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Porter, WA
Census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Population
155
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
0
Porter and its ZIP codes
Porter at a glance
- Porter is 85% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grays Harbor County. PPP loans are for Porter.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,001
23,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,029
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$731M
FY 2026, $9,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Porter, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
27
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,364
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 35°F
72.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Porter, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Porter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaloneCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 9 |
| ElmaCity | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| OakvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| McClearyCity | 7.7 mi | 2 |
| SatsopCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| BradyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| MontesanoCity | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| Grand MoundCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| TumwaterCity | 17 mi | 17.7 |
| Fords PrairieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| OlympiaCity | 19 mi | 18.2 |
| SheltonCity | 20 mi | 6.5 |
| Central ParkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| TeninoCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| CentraliaCity | 21 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Porter, WA in?
- Porter is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- What is the population of Porter, WA?
- About 155 people live in Porter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Porter?
- Nearby places include Malone (2.6 mi), Elma (7.2 mi), Oakville (7.7 mi), McCleary (7.7 mi), Satsop (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023