Pines is a town in Pine Township, Porter County, Indiana.

According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, the town of pines has a population of more than 800 people. The town has a total area of 2.3 square miles and is located 627 above sea level.

The racial demographics of pines are 96.24% White, 0.13% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

The town of pines has more than 300 households. The median income for a household in the town is $41,875, and the median income for a family is $47,143.

Porter County is located in northwestern Indiana and is surrounded by six other counties, including one from Michigan and one from Illinois. The county is located along Lake Michigan and is just outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area, the third largest in the United States.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2000, Porter County has a population of more than 160,000 people. The county has a total area of 522 square miles with 104 square miles of water.

Porter County has 12 townships. The county seat is Valparaiso.

Porter County is home to higher education facilities of Valparaiso University and Ivy Tech Community College. The county is served by seven public school districts.

Porter County has six train services ranging from short to long range classes.