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Porter, OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma.

Population

623

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

364

ZIP codes

0

Porter and its ZIP codes

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Porter at a glance

  • Porter is about 6.2 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,444, 24% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,100 (48% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $756 a month.

Local data for Porter, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Porter, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,444

Poverty rate

15.8%

Median home value

$104,100

Median rent

$756/mo

Homeownership

72.0%

Bachelor's or higher

11.4%

Median age

42.3

Average commute

29.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (61), Irish Americans (60), Mexican Americans (14).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wagoner County. PPP loans are for Porter.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,985

11,632 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,428

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$564M

FY 2026, $6,969 per person

Wagoner County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Porter, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home3.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Porter, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

727

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

222

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Porter, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

Cities near Porter

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClarksvilleCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.3
RedbirdTown3.9 mi0.8
TullahasseeTown5.4 mi1.8
TaftTown7.5 mi1.6
HaskellTown9.7 mi5
CowetaCity10 mi10.1
WagonerCity10 mi10
OkayTown12 mi0.8
ToppersCensus-designated place13 mi2.3
Taylor FerryCensus-designated place13 mi6.3
Mallard BayCensus-designated place14 mi2.1
MuskogeeCity15 mi43
SummitTown15 mi1
Rocky PointCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
LeonardCensus-designated place16 mi1.5
Whitehorn CoveCensus-designated place16 mi7.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Porter, OK in?
Porter is in Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Porter, OK?
About 623 people live in Porter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Porter?
Nearby places include Clarksville (3.4 mi), Redbird (3.9 mi), Tullahassee (5.4 mi), Taft (7.5 mi), Haskell (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023