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Portage

Indiana · 36,828 residents · 25.634 sq mi
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Portage has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $135,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,828
+10%since 2000
from 33,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,437 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K34K36K39K1990201020202024Portage
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,963
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,120
+15%since 2000
from $20,146 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(29,041)
Black1.4%(468)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(3,330)
Asian0.6%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(9,103)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(27,236)
Black6.9%(2,553)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(6,044)
Asian0.9%(321)
Other1%(375)
Diversity Score51.5%(18,950)
Diversity Score
51
+89%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Indiana?

Portage, Indiana has about 36,828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portage, Indiana?

The typical household in Portage, Indiana earns about $49,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Indiana expensive?

In Portage, Indiana, the median home is worth about $135,700, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Indiana?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Indiana?

About 12.2% of people in Portage, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portage, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Portage, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,768 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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