Porter township is located in Scioto County Ohio. Porter township has a 2024 population of 9,475. Porter township is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,782 in 2020.
The average household income in Porter township is $79,025 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in Porter township is 41.6 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,499 | 97.57% |
| Two or more races | 164 | 1.68% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,779 | 2.53 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 1,978 | 2.87 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 1,181 | 1.24 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Female | 493 | 4.04 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Male | 127 | 3.32 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 305 | 4.53% |
| Associates Degree | 598 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 796 | 11.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,011 | 15% |
| High School Graduate | 2,505 | 37.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 1,312 | 19.47% |
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 | 6,540 | 6,025 | 1,739 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 109 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,788 | $61,786 | $51,538 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,314 | $80,900 | $69,036 |
| High School Graduate | $29,854 | $61,902 | $20,948 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,882 | $53,378 | $54,813 |
| Overall | $49,375 | $66,114 | $31,447 |
| Some College | $32,634 | $59,063 | $20,096 |
$49,375
Average Earnings
$66,114
Average Male
$31,447
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.62% of Porter township residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,202 | 1,669 | 18.14% |
| Multiple | 164 | 24 | 14.63% |
17.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.09%
Male Poverty Rate
18.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porter township is White, with 18.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porter township is Multiple, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.46% |
| Some College | 23.59% |
| High School | 15.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 94.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 49.78% |
| Female Employed | 11.82% |
| Male Employed | 3.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,880 | $94,993 |
| Households | $59,523 | $79,025 |
| Married Families | $92,384 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,375 | $41,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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
513
Number of Veterans
449
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| First Gulf War | 128 |
| Korea | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 6.78% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 58.33% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
81.57%
Born in Porter township
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.73% of Porter township residents were born in the United States, with 81.57% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,185 | -58 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 9,243 | -58 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 9,301 | -58 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 9,359 | -58 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 9,417 | -58 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 9,475 | -58 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 9,533 | -58 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 9,591 | -111 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 9,702 | -80 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 9,782 | 581 | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 9,201 | -55 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 9,256 | -56 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 9,312 | -101 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 9,413 | -92 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 9,505 | -112 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 9,617 | -111 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 9,728 | -61 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 9,789 | -87 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 9,876 | -42 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 9,918 | 0 | 0% |