Porter town is located in Niagara County New York. Porter town has a 2024 population of 6,397. Porter town is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,500 in 2020.
The average household income in Porter town is $97,139 with a poverty rate of 6.88%. The median age in Porter town is 48.1 years: 44.6 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porter town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,187 | 95.04% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,756 | 2.34 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 1,615 | 2.8 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 746 | 1.04 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 338 | 2.99 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 57 | 2.58 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 191 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 642 | 13.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 939 | 19.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 640 | 13.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,204 | 25.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 1,176 | 24.46% |
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 | 4,572 | 4,380 | 1,520 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 81 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 60 | 12 |
| Asian | 56 | 42 | 18 |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | 6 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,453 | $81,500 | $56,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,056 | $107,917 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $43,889 | $58,158 | $31,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,949 | $8,920 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,242 | $67,605 | $47,274 |
| Some College | $49,362 | $67,292 | $38,750 |
$58,242
Average Earnings
$67,605
Average Male
$47,274
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.86% of Porter town residents speak only English, while 3.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,143 | 418 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 80 | 21 | 26.25% |
| Black | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
6.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.81%
Male Poverty Rate
8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porter town is Asian, with 26.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porter town is White, with 6.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.54% |
| High School | 5.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $108,830 |
| Households | $74,243 | $97,139 |
| Married Families | $101,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,500 | $63,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
465
Number of Veterans
403
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 9.11% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 21.31% |
| Other Race | 9 | 100% |
| Asian | 4 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
81.47%
Born in Porter town
95.33%
Native Born
4.67%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
3.33%
Naturalized
95.33% of Porter town residents were born in the United States, with 81.47% having been born in New York. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,222 | -35 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 6,257 | -35 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 6,292 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 6,327 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 6,362 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 6,397 | -35 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 6,432 | -35 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 6,467 | -39 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,506 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 6,500 | -33 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 6,533 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 6,562 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 6,561 | -33 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,594 | -32 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 6,626 | -25 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 6,651 | -24 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 6,675 | -23 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 6,698 | -46 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 6,744 | -33 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 6,777 | 0 | 0% |