Porter County, Indiana
Total Population: 174,150
County Seat: Valparaiso
Median Home Value
$261,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$85,828
Across all households
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.6%
65 Years and Over
17.7%
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.2%
No Health Insurance
4.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
30.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$85,828
Mean Household Income
$107,336
Per Capita Income
$42,814
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$261,900
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units
72,102
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Renter-Occupied
22.8%
Vacancy Rate
5.6%
Married Couple Households
53.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.1%
Average Household Size
2.51
Broadband Internet Access
91.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 18127.