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Portage

Utah · 273 residents · 2.557 sq mi
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Portage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
+6%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.1
+18%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012252482712951990201020202024Portage
2024219
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 59.5%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(23)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(28)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(29)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(26)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(42)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(27)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(14)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,943
+118%since 2000
from $13,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+73%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portage on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(14)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.9%(14)
Ancestry
English40.9%(97)
Danish8%(19)
German6.3%(15)
Irish4.6%(11)
Scottish3.4%(8)
Russian3%(7)
Norwegian2.5%(6)
Swedish2.1%(5)
Welsh2.1%(5)
American1.7%(4)
Dutch1.3%(3)
French1.3%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(2)
Polish0.8%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Danish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married8.8%(7)
Married66.3%(53)
Widowed5%(4)
Divorced20%(16)
Women 15+
Never married16.5%(13)
Married68.4%(54)
Widowed3.8%(3)
Divorced11.4%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Utah?

Portage, Utah has about 273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portage, Utah?

The typical household in Portage, Utah earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Utah expensive?

In Portage, Utah, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Utah?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Utah?

About 15.2% of people in Portage, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portage, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Portage, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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