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Portage

Pennsylvania · 2,459 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 $39,698. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,459
−13%since 2000
from 2,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,720 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 4,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+2%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Portage
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,698
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,197
+55%since 2000
from $15,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,328)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.6%(39)
Diversity Score9.3%(230)
Diversity Score
9
+491%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Pennsylvania?

Portage, Pennsylvania has about 2,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portage, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Portage, Pennsylvania earns about $39,698 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Pennsylvania?

About 20.0% 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 16.8% of people in Portage, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portage, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Portage, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 659 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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