Porter County, Indiana

Total Population: 174,150

County Seat: Valparaiso

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.