Porter County
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- Population
- 174,818
- Area
- 418.11 sq mi (1,082.91 km²), 103.71 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.8
- Households
- 68,639
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $87,972
- Median house value
- $281,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Porter County Sheriff’s Office hosting winter clothing drive
The Porter County Sheriff's Office is holding a winter clothing drive. They are asking for donations of men’s and women’s new to gently used sweatshirts, pants, coats, shoes, hats, and gloves. The Porter County Sheriff's Office says if you are interested, reach out to Allison at…
Indiana Dunes National Park Releases 1600 Lab Grown Native Mussels into the Little Calumet River to Improve Water Quality
PORTER, Ind. — Indiana Dunes National Park recently celebrated the release of more than 1,600 native fatmucket mussels (Lampsilis siliquoidea) into the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. The individually tagged mussels are the first group raised from larvae to subadult size…
Town of Chesterton reminds Porter County residents of early voting
The Town of Chesterton is informing residents in the area of early voting times and locations. Below is early voting and voting center information from the Town of Chesterton Facebook page: EARLY VOTING in Indiana to begin on Tuesday Oct 6 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE *8:30 a.m. to 3:30…
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to Host Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair Oct. 5
Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing…
Valparaiso Breaks Ground on Weston Street Stormwater Project
Press Release by City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso has broken ground on a major stormwater infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding, improve stormwater management and continue the City's long-term effort to separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The…