Census tract · Porter County
Census Tract 507.06, Porter County, Indiana
Census Tract 507.06, GEOID 18127050706, in Porter County, Indiana, entirely within Valparaiso and Center Township, Porter County. 5,082 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±581); the 2020 Census counted 4,567.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,082
±581 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,567
Median household income
$61,197
±$17,828 (90% margin)
Porter County: $87,972
Median home value
$212,700
±$22,600 (90% margin)
Porter County: $281,500
Median gross rent
$1,170
±$61 (90% margin)
Porter County: $1,219
Where is Census Tract 507.06?
Census Tract 507.06 is one of 43 census tracts in Porter County, Indiana. It covers 1.55 square miles of land, 2,939 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18127050706, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Valparaiso | 100% |
| Center Township, Porter County | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 507.06: Tract 506.02 ($88,571), Tract 507.03 ($83,983), Tract 507.05 ($68,051), Tract 508.01 ($53,967) and Tract 508.02 ($56,250). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 507.06?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 507.06's population at 5,082 (±581) in 2,413 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,567 residents and 2,229 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 507.06 | Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,082 ±581 | 34,733 |
| Households | 2,413 ±295 | 14,611 |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.25 | 2.19 |
| Housing units | 2,513 ±303 | 15,558 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 507.06?
The median resident of Census Tract 507.06 is 36.6 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.3%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 507.06 | Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.1 | 37.0 |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±7.0 pts | 19.1% |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±4.2 pts | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% ±5.0 pts | 9.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.7% ±8.7 pts | 80.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±8.2 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±4.1 pts | 8.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±3.4 pts | 4.6% |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±4.6 pts | 12.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±2.6 pts | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0% ±8.3 pts | 40.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±4.6 pts | 15.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.0% ±9.7 pts | 82.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 507.06 earn?
Half of the 2,413 households in Census Tract 507.06 earn less than $61,197 a year (±$17,828), against $87,972 across Porter County: 34th highest of the county's 39 tracts with a reliable estimate. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 507.06 | Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,197 ±$17,828 | $69,872 |
| Mean household income | $68,772 ±$9,734 | $90,280 |
| Per capita income | $32,537 ±$4,860 | $38,894 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±9.1 pts | 14.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.9% ±26.2 pts | 18.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±3.7 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±4.4 pts | 91.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 507.06?
Owners occupy 52.5% of Census Tract 507.06's occupied homes and renters 47.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,700 by its owner (±$22,600). The median renter pays $1,170 a month including utilities, and 49.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 507.06 | Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,700 ±$22,600 | $267,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,170 ±$61 | $1,224 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.8% ±18.6 pts | 44.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,340 ±$289 | $1,580 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.5% ±9.6 pts | 58.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.5% ±9.6 pts | 42.0% |
| Housing units | 2,513 ±303 | 15,558 |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.2% ±10.2 pts | 55.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 9.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.4% ±11.2 pts | 14.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1% ±5.5 pts | 5.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 507.06 get to work?
71.7% of Census Tract 507.06's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 507.06 | Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±8.3 pts | 62.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±5.1 pts | 3.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±13.0 pts | 74.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.7% ±14.0 pts | 9.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±2.4 pts | 10.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±3.6 | 24.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 507.06 compare with the other tracts in Porter County?
Among Porter County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 507.06 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Porter County | In Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 40 | 3rd of 13 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 42 | 6th of 13 |
| Median household income | 34th of 39 | 9th of 12 |
| Per capita income | 37th of 40 | 11th of 13 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 39 | 11th of 12 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 34 | 7th of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 28 | 4th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 40 | 6th of 13 |
| Median age | 31st of 40 | 9th of 13 |
| Owner-occupied share | 36th of 39 | 9th of 12 |
The tracts next to it on Porter County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.07 | 31st | $71,818±$8,549 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 502.02 | 32nd | $71,104±$5,927 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 507.05 | 33rd | $68,051±$18,004 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 507.06 | 34th | $61,197±$17,828 |
| Tract 505.08 | 35th | $61,089±$13,445 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 505.09 | 36th | $59,950±$22,348 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 508.02 | 37th | $56,250±$7,889 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 507.06?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 507.06 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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