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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Portage

Pennsylvania · 3,118 residents · 0.661 sq mi
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Portage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,118
+10%vs 2000
vs 2,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,717 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 4,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Portage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,971
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,548 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,446
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,594 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$265
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $329 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
29.6% rent
1.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,814)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(45)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.2%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Portage, Pennsylvania?

Portage, Pennsylvania has about 3,118 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Portage, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Portage, Pennsylvania earns about $18,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Portage, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of people in Portage, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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