Porter, Minnesota
Porter: city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States
About
Porter is a city located in the county of Yellow Medicine in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 183 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 164 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Porter
| Population | 164 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Yellow Medicine County |
| Postal code | 56280 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 5.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.6364,-96.1656 |
| Altitude | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:03:19 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Porter is located at 44°38'11"N 96°9'56"W (44.6363500, -96.1655900).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 25 to 30 mph,...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Porter decreased by 11.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 183 | - | census |
| 2011 | 180 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 181 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 180 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 178 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 175 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 176 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 174 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 173 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 171 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 164 | -4.27% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Porter, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175078 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall (MN) | 56258-5468 |
Closest post offices linked to Porter.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Porter Post Office | Porter (MN) | 56280 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Porter, Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 9,135 people.
- Porter, New York town in Niagara County, New York, United States with a population of 6,503 people.
- Porter, Indiana settlement in Indiana, USA with a population of 4,840 people.
- Porter, Michigan township in Midland County, Michigan with a population of 2,447 people.
- Porter, Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,055 people.
- Porter, Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,525 people.
- Porter, Oklahoma town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 692 people.
Other cities in Yellow Medicine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yellow Medicine County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | 1,863 | City in Minnesota |
| Canby | 1,645 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Clarkfield | 775 | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hanley Falls | 273 | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wood Lake | 215 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hazel Run | 179 | Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
| Normania | 173 | Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
| Echo | 135 | City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Leo | 90 | This small Minnesota community of about 90 residents is situated in Yellow Medicine County at an elevation of 1, 122 feet. |
| Spring Creek | 77 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |