Porterdale, GA

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Porterdale Overview

1,602
TOTAL POPULATION
782
MALE POPULATION
820
FEMALE POPULATION
95.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,265
PER CAPITA INCOME
$44,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,563
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
579
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Porterdale Zip Codes

Porterdale Area Codes

Race in Porterdale

The most populous races in Porterdale are White / Caucasian (948 | 59.2%), Black / African American (568 | 35.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (67 | 4.2%).
Race in Porterdale
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American56835.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino674.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian94859.2%
Two or more Races644.0%
Some other Race221.4%
Total1,602100.0%

Ancestry in Porterdale

The most populous ancestries reported in Porterdale are English (427 | 26.7%), Irish (205 | 12.8%), American (91 | 5.7%), Dutch (46 | 2.9%), and Central American (41 | 2.6%), together accounting for 50.6% of all Porterdale residents.
Ancestry in Porterdale
Ancestry# Population% Population
American915.7%
Bhutanese50.3%
British80.5%
Central American412.6%
Cherokee161.0%
Costa Rican412.6%
Dutch462.9%
English42726.7%
European271.7%
French40.3%
German412.6%
Irish20512.8%
Italian372.3%
Jamaican30.2%
Mexican261.6%
Polish40.3%
Romanian40.3%
Scotch-Irish90.6%
Scottish211.3%
Welsh10.1%
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Immigrants in Porterdale

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Porterdale came from Latin America (29 | 1.8%), Central America (26 | 1.6%), England (18 | 1.1%), Europe (18 | 1.1%), and Northern Europe (18 | 1.1%), together accounting for 6.8% of all Porterdale residents.
Immigrants in Porterdale
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean30.2%
Central America261.6%
Costa Rica150.9%
England181.1%
Europe181.1%
Jamaica30.2%
Latin America291.8%
Mexico110.7%
Northern Europe181.1%
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Sex and Age in Porterdale

Sex and Age in Porterdale

The most populous age groups in Porterdale are 20 to 24 Years (88 | 11.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (202 | 24.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Porterdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (5.8%)33 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years59 (7.5%)32 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Years72 (9.2%)86 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Years43 (5.5%)54 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years88 (11.3%)9 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years46 (5.9%)40 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years25 (3.2%)35 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years65 (8.3%)42 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years17 (2.2%)32 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years53 (6.8%)53 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years60 (7.7%)77 (9.4%)
55 to 59 Years37 (4.7%)39 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years67 (8.6%)202 (24.6%)
65 to 69 Years68 (8.7%)42 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years31 (4.0%)24 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years6 (0.8%)11 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (1.1%)
Total782 (100.0%)820 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Porterdale

Median Family Size in Porterdale

The median family size in Porterdale is 3.43 persons per family, with single male/father families (11 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 9.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (76 | 21.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Porterdale
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple275 (76.0%)3.38
Single Male/Father11 (3.0%)9.27
Single Female/Mother76 (21.0%)2.78
Total Families362 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in Porterdale

The median household size in Porterdale is 2.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (11 | 1.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 9.27 persons per household. non-family households (273 | 43.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Porterdale
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple275 (43.3%)3.44
Single Male/Father11 (1.7%)9.27
Single Female/Mother76 (12.0%)2.86
Non-family273 (43.0%)1.24
Total Households635 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Porterdale

Out of a total of 635 households in Porterdale, 362 (57.0%) are family households, while 273 (43.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 203, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 231.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Porterdale
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-231 (36.4%)
2-Person Households203 (32.0%)35 (5.5%)
3-Person Households53 (8.4%)4 (0.6%)
4-Person Households40 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (5.0%)3 (0.5%)
6-Person Households28 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total362 (57.0%)273 (43.0%)

Female Fertility in Porterdale

Fertility by Age in Porterdale

Average fertility rate in Porterdale is 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Porterdale
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)60.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Porterdale

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Porterdale
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Porterdale

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Porterdale
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Porterdale

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Porterdale
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Porterdale

Income Overview in Porterdale

Per Capita Income in Porterdale is $18,265, while median incomes of families and households are $44,375 and $36,563 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,602$18,265
Median Family Income362$44,375
Mean Family Income362$52,834
Median Household Income635$36,563
Mean Household Income635$44,290
Income Deficit362$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,6029.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,60290.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6020.44

Earnings by Sex in Porterdale

Average Earnings in Porterdale are $28,867, $26,935 for men and $29,612 for women, a difference of 9.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Porterdale
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male360 (58.0%)$26,935
Female261 (42.0%)$29,612
Total621 (100.0%)$28,867

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Porterdale

The most common earnings brackets in Porterdale are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (69 | 19.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (29 | 11.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Porterdale
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less38 (10.6%)24 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)10 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (3.3%)17 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99922 (6.1%)6 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)10 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (4.2%)13 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)9 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99969 (19.2%)10 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99934 (9.4%)29 (11.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99928 (7.8%)28 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (6.4%)26 (10.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (7.2%)29 (11.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (0.8%)18 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99928 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99914 (3.9%)8 (3.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (5.6%)8 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (5.3%)4 (1.5%)
$100,000+9 (2.5%)5 (1.9%)
Total360 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Porterdale

Average earnings in Porterdale are $31,607 for men and $30,000 for women, a difference of 5.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $52,596, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,000. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $37,788, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,281.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Porterdale
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,000$0
High School Diploma$26,012$37,788
College or Associate's Degree$52,596$23,281
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$41,382$0
Total$31,607$30,000

Family Income in Porterdale

Family Income Brackets in Porterdale

According to the Porterdale family income data, there are 113 families falling into the $10,000 to $14,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Porterdale
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000133.6%
$10,000 to $14,99911331.2%
$15,000 to $24,999133.6%
$25,000 to $34,99951.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994111.3%
$50,000 to $74,9997621.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995916.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993810.5%
$150,000 to $199,99941.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Porterdale

5-person families (32 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Porterdale with $83,000 per family, while 3-person families (47 | 13.0%) have the highest median income of $24,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Porterdale
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families215 (59.4%)$0
3-Person Families47 (13.0%)$72,750
4-Person Families34 (9.4%)$0
5-Person Families32 (8.8%)$83,000
6-Person Families28 (7.7%)$70,313
7+ Person Families6 (1.7%)$0
Total362 (100.0%)$44,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Porterdale

The median family income in Porterdale is $44,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (14) having the highest median family income of $107,500, while families with no earners (135) have the lowest median family income of $13,938, accounting for 3.9% and 37.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Porterdale
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners135 (37.3%)$13,938
1 Earner105 (29.0%)$60,469
2 Earners108 (29.8%)$73,125
3+ Earners14 (3.9%)$107,500
Total362 (100.0%)$44,375

Household Income in Porterdale

Household Income Brackets in Porterdale

With 139 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Porterdale, accounting for 21.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Porterdale
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000497.7%
$10,000 to $14,99913921.9%
$15,000 to $24,9998613.5%
$25,000 to $34,999365.7%
$35,000 to $49,99910115.9%
$50,000 to $74,99910817.0%
$75,000 to $99,999639.9%
$100,000 to $149,999497.7%
$150,000 to $199,99940.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Porterdale

The median household income in Porterdale is $36,563, with the highest median household income of $58,516 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 135 households (21.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (0.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Porterdale
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (0.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years135 (21.3%)$58,516
45 to 64 Years354 (55.7%)$0
65+ Years142 (22.4%)$31,029
Total635 (100.0%)$36,563

Poverty in Porterdale

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Porterdale

With 31.1% poverty level for males and 35.8% for females among the residents of Porterdale, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 53 males (98.2%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Porterdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (42.2%)12 (36.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years53 (98.2%)10 (13.3%)
12 to 14 Years22 (38.6%)25 (58.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (14.3%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years39 (36.4%)27 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (32.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (18.3%)17 (23.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (29.2%)39 (30.0%)
55 to 64 Years55 (52.9%)123 (51.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.0%)8 (12.1%)
75 Years and over4 (66.7%)2 (10.0%)
Total243 (31.1%)294 (35.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Porterdale

According to the poverty statistics in Porterdale, males aged 5 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 90.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Porterdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (57.8%)21 (63.6%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years1 (1.8%)65 (86.7%)
12 to 14 Years35 (61.4%)18 (41.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)24 (85.7%)
16 and 17 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years68 (63.5%)5 (15.6%)
25 to 34 Years71 (100.0%)51 (68.0%)
35 to 44 Years67 (81.7%)57 (77.0%)
45 to 54 Years80 (70.8%)91 (70.0%)
55 to 64 Years49 (47.1%)118 (49.0%)
65 to 74 Years96 (97.0%)58 (87.9%)
75 Years and over2 (33.3%)18 (90.0%)
Total539 (68.9%)526 (64.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Porterdale

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Porterdale show that 41.1% or 113 of the total 275 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Porterdale
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children84 (43.3%)110 (56.7%)
1 or 2 Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total162 (58.9%)113 (41.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Porterdale

According to the poverty data in Porterdale, 27.3% or 3 single-father households and 27.6% or 21 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Porterdale
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (27.3%)21 (27.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Porterdale

The poverty data for Porterdale shows that 113 of the married-couple family households (41.1%) and 24 of the single-parent households (27.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Porterdale
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children110 (56.7%)5 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total113 (41.1%)24 (27.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Porterdale

Employment by Class of Employer in Porterdale

Among the 556 employed individuals in Porterdale, private company employees (403 | 72.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (36 | 6.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (35 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Porterdale
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees40372.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)91.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)366.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations356.3%
Local Government Employees295.2%
State Government Employees254.5%
Federal Government Employees193.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total556100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Porterdale

According to the labor force statistics for Porterdale, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,247), 46.4% or 579 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 82.7% or 129 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.1% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Porterdale
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21 (30.4%)8 (38.1%)
20 to 24 Years59 (60.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years64 (74.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years41 (68.3%)8 (19.5%)
35 to 44 Years129 (82.7%)6 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years114 (46.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years48 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years64 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total579 (46.4%)22 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Porterdale

According to labor force statistics for Porterdale, 51.7% of individuals (460) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (890) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.6% or 97 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.5% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Porterdale
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School94 (29.7%)27 (8.5%)
High School Diploma153 (56.5%)11 (3.9%)
College / Associate Degree116 (65.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (51.7%)27 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Porterdale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Porterdale are Community & Social Service (71 | 12.8%), Education Instruction & Library (52 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (34 | 6.1%), Business & Financial (27 | 4.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (26 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Porterdale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Porterdale, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Porterdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Business & Financial4 (14.8%)23 (85.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (8.8%)31 (91.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (69.0%)22 (31.0%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library30 (57.7%)22 (42.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (35.0%)104 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)343 (61.7%)213 (38.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Porterdale are Food Preparation & Serving (23 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (17 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (12 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (11 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Porterdale

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Porterdale, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Security & Protection (63.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (50.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Porterdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Personal Care & Service9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Total (Category)39 (48.7%)41 (51.2%)
Total (Overall)343 (61.7%)213 (38.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Porterdale are Office & Administration (95 | 17.1%), and Sales & Related (21 | 3.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Porterdale

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Porterdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Office & Administration46 (48.4%)49 (51.6%)
Total (Category)61 (52.6%)55 (47.4%)
Total (Overall)343 (61.7%)213 (38.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Porterdale are Construction & Extraction (44 | 7.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33 | 5.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Porterdale

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Porterdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)343 (61.7%)213 (38.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Porterdale are Production (61 | 11.0%), Material Moving (46 | 8.3%), and Transportation (16 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Porterdale

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Porterdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Production56 (91.8%)5 (8.2%)
Transportation8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Material Moving46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)110 (89.4%)13 (10.6%)
Total (Overall)343 (61.7%)213 (38.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Porterdale

Employment Industries in Porterdale

The major employment industries in Porterdale include Manufacturing (145 | 26.1%), Educational Services (57 | 10.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (52 | 9.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (49 | 8.8%), and Construction (38 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Porterdale

Employment Industries by Sex in Porterdale

The Porterdale industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Retail Trade (82.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Public Administration (76.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (71.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Porterdale
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing103 (71.0%)42 (29.0%)
Wholesale Trade5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Retail Trade28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing16 (43.2%)21 (56.8%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Educational Services30 (52.6%)27 (47.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (28.6%)35 (71.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services33 (63.5%)19 (36.5%)
Public Administration4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Total343 (61.7%)213 (38.3%)

Education in Porterdale

School Enrollment in Porterdale

The most common levels of schooling among the 412 students in Porterdale are middle school (140 | 34.0%), elementary school (71 | 17.2%), and high school (69 | 16.8%).
School Enrollment in Porterdale
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool389.2%
Kindergarten122.9%
Elementary School7117.2%
Middle School14034.0%
High School6916.8%
College / Undergraduate6114.8%
Graduate / Professional215.1%
Total412100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Porterdale

Out of a total of 412 students who are enrolled in schools in Porterdale, 110 (26.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 302 (73.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 37 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Porterdale
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old53 (58.2%)38 (41.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds130 (82.3%)28 (17.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds52 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 Years and over17 (65.4%)9 (34.6%)
Total302 (73.3%)110 (26.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Porterdale

Liberal arts & history (35 | 23.8%), business (27 | 18.4%), social sciences (24 | 16.3%), literature & languages (19 | 12.9%), and arts & humanities (13 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 147 individuals in Porterdale who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Porterdale
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology96.1%
Social Sciences2416.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business2718.4%
Education117.5%
Literature & Languages1912.9%
Liberal Arts & History3523.8%
Visual & Performing Arts96.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities138.8%
Total147100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Porterdale

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Porterdale

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Porterdale are males with 2 vehicles (216, accounting for 63.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (69, making up 101.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Porterdale
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle70 (20.4%)97 (45.5%)
2 Vehicles216 (63.0%)69 (32.4%)
3 Vehicles32 (9.3%)24 (11.3%)
4 Vehicles25 (7.3%)16 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total343 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Porterdale

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Porterdale are 15 to 19 minutes (133 commuters, 26.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (60 commuters, 11.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (52 commuters, 10.2%).
Commute Time in Porterdale
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes122.3%
5 to 9 Minutes132.5%
10 to 14 Minutes6011.7%
15 to 19 Minutes13326.0%
20 to 24 Minutes5210.2%
25 to 29 Minutes407.8%
30 to 34 Minutes5110.0%
35 to 39 Minutes101.9%
40 to 44 Minutes254.9%
45 to 59 Minutes5210.2%
60 to 89 Minutes428.2%
90 or more Minutes224.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Porterdale

The most common commute times in Porterdale are 15 to 19 minutes (104 commuters, 31.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (29 commuters, 15.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Porterdale
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (0.9%)9 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes7 (2.1%)6 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (9.4%)29 (15.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes104 (31.6%)29 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (10.3%)18 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (4.3%)26 (14.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes29 (8.8%)22 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (5.5%)7 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes41 (12.5%)11 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes28 (8.5%)14 (7.6%)
90 or more Minutes10 (3.0%)12 (6.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Porterdale

The most frequent times of departure to work in Porterdale are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (82, 24.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (43, 23.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Porterdale
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)42 (23.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM50 (15.2%)13 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM40 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (6.1%)43 (23.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM50 (15.2%)37 (20.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (2.7%)11 (6.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM18 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)11 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM82 (24.9%)26 (14.2%)
Total329 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Porterdale

Occupancy by Ownership in Porterdale

Of the total 635 dwellings in Porterdale, owner-occupied units account for 237 (37.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 398 (62.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Porterdale
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23737.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units39862.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units635100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Porterdale

Occupancy by Household Size in Porterdale
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23136.4%
2-Person Household23837.5%
3-Person Household579.0%
4+ Person Household10917.2%
Total Housing Units635100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Porterdale

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Porterdale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household121 (52.4%)110 (47.6%)
2-Person Household33 (13.9%)205 (86.1%)
3-Person Household22 (38.6%)35 (61.4%)
4+ Person Household61 (56.0%)48 (44.0%)
Total Housing Units237 (37.3%)398 (62.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Porterdale

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Porterdale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School21 (10.1%)186 (89.9%)
High School Diploma86 (44.6%)107 (55.4%)
College/Associate Degree82 (51.9%)76 (48.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (62.3%)29 (37.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Porterdale

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Porterdale
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years507.9%
35 to 44 Years8914.0%
45 to 54 Years13020.5%
55 to 64 Years22435.3%
65 to 74 Years12219.2%
75 to 84 Years132.1%
85 Years and Over71.1%
Total635100.0%

Housing Finances in Porterdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Porterdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Porterdale
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied237 (37.3%)$42,096
Renter-Occupied398 (62.7%)$28,500
Average635 (100.0%)$36,563

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Porterdale

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Porterdale
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (4.2%)11 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (5.5%)15 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (4.6%)128 (32.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (16.9%)23 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (2.9%)16 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (2.5%)30 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (22.4%)48 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (27.0%)44 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (3.4%)55 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (8.9%)28 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Porterdale

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Porterdale
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30027 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49936 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79938 (16.0%)75 (18.8%)
$800 to $99917 (7.2%)165 (41.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49994 (39.7%)119 (29.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9998 (3.4%)35 (8.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (2.9%)4 (1.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Porterdale

Housing Structures in Porterdale

Housing Structures in Porterdale
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached53584.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments7712.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments142.2%
10 or more Apartments91.4%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total635100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Porterdale

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Porterdale
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached237 (44.3%)298 (55.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (37.3%)398 (62.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Porterdale

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Porterdale
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)5 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (0.8%)60 (15.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms71 (30.0%)201 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms103 (43.5%)109 (27.4%)
8 or more Rooms61 (25.7%)23 (5.8%)
Total237 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Porterdale

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Porterdale
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas103 (43.5%)60 (15.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1 (0.4%)8 (2.0%)
Electricity133 (56.1%)326 (81.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Porterdale

Household Vehicle Usage in Porterdale
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (2.9%)16 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle111 (46.8%)252 (63.3%)
2 Vehicles60 (25.3%)114 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles59 (24.9%)16 (4.0%)
Total237 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Porterdale

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Porterdale

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units75162
Median Property Value$103,700$132,500
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$443$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,515$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Porterdale

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Porterdale
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (16.0%)39 (24.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (30.7%)12 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99939 (52.0%)101 (62.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)10 (6.2%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Porterdale

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Porterdale
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99940 (53.3%)23 (14.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991 (1.3%)18 (11.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (30.7%)5 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (8.0%)30 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (6.7%)58 (35.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)21 (13.0%)
Total75 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Porterdale

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Porterdale
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14 (18.7%)55,893 (34,501.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (21.3%)54 (33.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (5.3%)62 (38.3%)
4.0x or more41 (54.7%)18 (11.1%)
Total75 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Porterdale

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Porterdale
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4999 (12.0%)30 (18.5%)
$800 to $1,49938 (50.7%)48 (29.6%)
Total75 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Porterdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porterdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porterdale
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years94 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
6 to 18 Years273 (94.5%)16 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years111 (70.7%)46 (29.3%)
26 to 34 Years84 (68.3%)39 (31.7%)
35 to 44 Years121 (77.6%)35 (22.4%)
45 to 54 Years221 (90.9%)22 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years268 (77.7%)77 (22.3%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,363 (85.1%)239 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Porterdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Porterdale
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born94 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen273 (94.5%)16 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen111 (70.7%)46 (29.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Porterdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Porterdale
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000321 (73.8%)114 (26.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999304 (85.2%)53 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999349 (85.8%)58 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over204 (93.6%)14 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porterdale

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porterdale
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 683 (84.7%)11 (11.2%)
6 to 18 Years242 (83.7%)31 (10.7%)
19 to 25 Years38 (24.2%)97 (61.8%)
25 to 34 Years28 (22.8%)61 (49.6%)
35 to 44 Years34 (21.8%)93 (59.6%)
45 to 54 Years71 (29.2%)168 (69.1%)
55 to 64 Years154 (44.6%)136 (39.4%)
65 to 74 Years155 (93.9%)99 (60.0%)
75 Years and over26 (100.0%)4 (15.4%)
Total831 (51.9%)700 (43.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Porterdale

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Porterdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (25.3%)13 (12.1%)
35 to 64 Years64 (21.4%)204 (45.8%)
65 to 74 Years40 (40.4%)17 (25.8%)
75 Years and over4 (66.7%)19 (95.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Porterdale

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Porterdale: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (6.0%)22 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years22 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (66.7%)3 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Porterdale: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Porterdale: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (21.3%)8 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years29 (9.7%)68 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (7.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Porterdale: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years30 (10.0%)168 (37.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (9.1%)12 (18.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (80.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Porterdale: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.7%)28 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (18.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)

Technology Access in Porterdale

Computing Device Access in Porterdale

Computing Device Access in Porterdale
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33953.4%
Smartphone48376.1%
Tablet35155.3%
No Computing Device13020.5%
Total635100.0%

Internet Access in Porterdale

Internet Access in Porterdale
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home47374.5%
Cellular Data Only7912.4%
Satellite Internet294.6%
No Internet6510.2%
Total635100.0%

Porterdale Summary

Porterdale, Georgia is a small city located in Newton County, Georgia, United States. It is situated along the Yellow River, approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta. The city has a population of 1,719 as of the 2010 census.

History

Porterdale was founded in 1884 by the Porter family, who owned a large cotton plantation in the area. The town was named after the family and was incorporated in 1916. The town was originally a mill town, with the Porterdale Cotton Mill being the main employer. The mill was in operation until the late 1970s, when it was closed due to economic decline.
In the early 2000s, the city began to experience a revitalization, with the opening of a new city hall, a new library, and a new police station. The city also began to attract new businesses, such as restaurants, shops, and art galleries.

Geography

Porterdale is located in the Piedmont region of Georgia, at the confluence of the Yellow and Alcovy Rivers. The city has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Climate

Porterdale has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 43°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 50 inches, with the wettest month being July, when an average of 6.3 inches of rain falls.

Economy

Porterdale’s economy is largely based on tourism and retail. The city is home to several restaurants, shops, and art galleries, as well as a number of historic sites. The city is also home to the Porterdale Mill Lofts, a historic mill that has been converted into loft apartments.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Porterdale had a population of 1,719. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 16.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Porterdale was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Porterdale?
Total Population of Porterdale is 1,602.
What is the Total Male Population of Porterdale?
Total Male Population of Porterdale is 782.
What is the Total Female Population of Porterdale?
Total Female Population of Porterdale is 820.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Porterdale?
There are 95.37 Males per 100 Females in Porterdale.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Porterdale?
There are 104.86 Females per 100 Males in Porterdale.
What is the Median Population Age in Porterdale?
Median Population Age in Porterdale is 42.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Porterdale
Average Family Size in Porterdale is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Porterdale
Average Household Size in Porterdale is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Porterdale?
Per Capita income in Porterdale is $18,265.
What is the Median Family Income in Porterdale?
Median Family Income in Porterdale is $44,375.
What is the Median Household income in Porterdale?
Median Household Income in Porterdale is $36,563.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Porterdale?
Income or Wage Gap in Porterdale is 9.0%.
Women in Porterdale earn 91.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Porterdale?
Inequality or Gini Index in Porterdale is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Porterdale?
There are 579 People in the Labor Forcein in Porterdale.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Porterdale?
46.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Porterdale.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Porterdale?
Unemployment Rate in Porterdale is 3.8%.