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.

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Location of Porter on Minnesota map.

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 20:55:06 (8th November 2026)
Density 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.38% (2010-2020)
Weather 40℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather
Yellow Medicine County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Porter Highlighted locator map image
Yellow Medicine County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Porter Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Porter is located at 44°38'11"N 96°9'56"W (44.6363500, -96.1655900).

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Weather

40°F
Mostly Clear
10 to 15 mph WNW Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

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Official website of Porter

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Porter decreased by 10.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 183 - census
2011 180 -1.64% estimation process
2012 181 0.56% estimation process
2013 180 -0.55% estimation process
2014 178 -1.11% estimation process
2015 175 -1.69% estimation process
2016 176 0.57% estimation process
2017 174 -1.14% estimation process
2018 173 -0.57% estimation process
2019 171 -1.16% estimation process
2020 164 -4.09% estimation process
Porter zip code is 56280. County name: Yellow Medicine, County fips: 27173
City of Porter

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 (5)

  • 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, Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. with a population of 1,525 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
Saint Leo 90 This small Minnesota community of about 90 residents is situated in Yellow Medicine County at an elevation of 1,122 feet.