Porter County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Porter County is located in Indiana with a total population of 174,150. It is the 10th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Porter County is 40.6 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Porter County is $85,828. This is 23% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $261,900. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Porter County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.