Porter, IN is a small town with a population of 5,175 and a population density of 781 people per square mile. While the US population is 329,725,481 with a population density of 93 people per square mile. Porter offers many great activities for residents to enjoy year-round. For those who love the outdoors, they can visit nearby Nature’s Valley Park which offers hiking trails and fishing spots. There are also numerous local businesses such as Porter Hardware Store & Supply Co., Porter Bank, and White Springs Bakery that can provide all your shopping needs. Other organizations like The Boys & Girls Club of Porter County offer plenty of programs for youth and families in the community. Lastly, there are also sports teams like the Portage Indians Football team that provide great entertainment for locals throughout the year.
The population in Porter is 5,175. There are 835 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Porter is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Porter is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Porter
- 55.5% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 37.0% are married with children
- 15.4% have children, but are single
Race in Porter
- 85.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 12.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander