Porter is a city located in Yellow Medicine County Minnesota. Porter has a 2024 population of 162. Porter is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 165 in 2020.
The average household income in Porter is $65,607 with a poverty rate of 13.51%. The median age in Porter is 43.2 years: 36.4 years for males, and 55.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 90.81% |
| Other race | 12 | 6.49% |
| Native American | 5 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 87 | 2.13 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 46 | 2.93 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.06 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 5 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 25.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.47% |
| High School Graduate | 57 | 41.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 29 | 21.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 125 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,458 | $50,750 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,833 | $49,063 | $23,125 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $60,625 | $28,750 |
$45,833
Average Earnings
$49,063
Average Male
$23,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.3% of Porter residents speak only English, while 11.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 25 | 14.88% |
13.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.58%
Male Poverty Rate
12.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porter is White, with 14.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porter is White, with 14.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 2.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,375 | $86,753 |
| Households | $47,361 | $65,607 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
71.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 7.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.76%
Born in Porter
94.59%
Native Born
5.41%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
94.59% of Porter residents were born in the United States, with 76.76% having been born in Minnesota. 2.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 159 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 159 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 160 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 161 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 161 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 162 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 163 | -2 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 165 | 1 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 164 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 165 | -2 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 167 | -1 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 168 | -1 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 169 | -3 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 172 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 171 | -2 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 173 | -2 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 175 | -2 | -1.13% |
| 2012 | 177 | 2 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 175 | -3 | -1.69% |
| 2010 | 178 | 0 | 0% |