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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portage

Michigan · 44,897 residents · 32.293 sq mi
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Portage is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,410. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $118,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,897
+9%since 1990
from 41,042 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,271 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+8%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K45K48K50K1990201020202024Portage
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,410
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,414
+44%since 1990
from $17,602 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(38,830)
Black2.6%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(597)
Asian2.1%(850)
Diversity Score16.1%(6,620)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(40,220)
Black3.7%(1,649)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(868)
Asian2.6%(1,185)
Diversity Score19.9%(8,920)
Diversity Score
20
+23%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Michigan?

Portage, Michigan has about 44,897 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portage, Michigan?

The typical household in Portage, Michigan earns about $49,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Michigan expensive?

In Portage, Michigan, the median home is worth about $118,700, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Michigan?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Michigan?

About 4.8% of people in Portage, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portage, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Portage, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,855 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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