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Portage

Michigan · 46,292 residents · 32.293 sq mi
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Portage has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $156,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% 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
46,292
+3%since 2000
from 44,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,433 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K45K48K50K1990201020202024Portage
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,936
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,410 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,256
+15%since 2000
from $25,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(40,220)
Black3.7%(1,649)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(868)
Asian2.6%(1,185)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(8,920)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(39,427)
Black4.7%(2,195)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,413)
Asian3.8%(1,761)
Other2.4%(1,133)
Diversity Score32.2%(14,917)
Diversity Score
32
+62%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Michigan?

Portage, Michigan has about 46,292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portage, Michigan?

The typical household in Portage, Michigan earns about $55,936 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 $156,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Michigan?

About 38.5% 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 8.6% 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 5,250 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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