Porter County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Porter County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18127
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 418.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 103.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 521.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.509914
- Longitude
- -87.071313
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 172,013
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 134,796
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 152,931 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 19,077 | 11.1% |
| White | 140,248 | 81.5% |
| Black | 7,459 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,736 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 183 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 121,543 | 90.2% |
| Hispanic | 13,255 | 9.8% |
| White | 112,663 | 83.6% |
| Black | 6,220 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1,773 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 829 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 174,818
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,349
- Poverty Rate
- 9.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,399
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 146,281 | 83.7% |
| Black | 7,813 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2,597 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 122,239
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 36,602 | 29.9% |
| Republican | 30,987 | 25.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 54,072 | 44.2% |
| Other | 578 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 59,243 | 48.5% |
| Female | 62,958 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 92,299 | 75.5% |
| Hispanic | 9,968 | 8.2% |
| Black | 1,244 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1,326 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 58,021
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 45,495 | 49.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,419 | 34.3% |
| Black | 339 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 505 | 38.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 28,238 | 47.7% |
| Female | 29,777 | 47.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 35,136 (28.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 38,024 (31.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 72,662
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $285,951
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,240
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.