CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Portage

Wisconsin · 8,642 residents · 8.907 sq mi

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Portage has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,052. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $48,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 29%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,642

−11%vs 2000

vs 9,728 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

970 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 1,092 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.6

−3%vs 2000

vs 35.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202410K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,052

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,815 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,241

−38%vs 2000

vs $18,039 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.9%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,900

−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $90,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$335

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $457 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

61.1%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 58.9% in 2000

38.9% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−16%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.7%(8,823)

Black3.6%(352)

Hispanic / Latino3.4%(330)

Asian0.7%(69)

Other0%

Diversity Score18.5%(1,801)

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.7%(8,268)

Black2.3%(201)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(145)

Asian1.1%(92)

Other0.9%(81)

Diversity Score14.2%(1,228)

Diversity Score

−23%vs 2000

vs 19 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.3%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.5%

−4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.7 min

+2%vs 2000

vs 15.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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, Wisconsin?

Portage, Wisconsin has about 8,642 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Portage, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Portage, Wisconsin earns about $23,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Wisconsin expensive?

In Portage, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Portage, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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