Portage, WI

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Portage Overview

10,450
TOTAL POPULATION
5,511
MALE POPULATION
4,939
FEMALE POPULATION
111.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,746
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,595
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,619
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,314
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Portage Zip Codes

Portage Area Codes

Race in Portage

The most populous races in Portage are White / Caucasian (9,085 | 86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (688 | 6.6%), and Two or more Races (527 | 5.0%).
Race in Portage
Race# Population% Population
Asian670.6%
Black / African American4804.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6886.6%
Native / Alaskan890.9%
White / Caucasian9,08586.9%
Two or more Races5275.0%
Some other Race2021.9%
Total10,450100.0%

Ancestry in Portage

The most populous ancestries reported in Portage are German (3,441 | 32.9%), Irish (1,551 | 14.8%), Polish (695 | 6.7%), Norwegian (648 | 6.2%), and English (512 | 4.9%), together accounting for 65.5% of all Portage residents.
Ancestry in Portage
Ancestry# Population% Population
African990.9%
American4924.7%
Austrian250.2%
Belgian40.0%
Bulgarian230.2%
Burmese120.1%
Celtic100.1%
Central American930.9%
Cherokee160.2%
Chippewa140.1%
Croatian580.6%
Czech1141.1%
Danish310.3%
Dominican600.6%
Dutch2862.7%
Eastern European650.6%
English5124.9%
European980.9%
Finnish730.7%
French1131.1%
French Canadian1371.3%
German3,44132.9%
German Russian840.8%
Greek310.3%
Guatemalan930.9%
Hungarian450.4%
Irish1,55114.8%
Italian3863.7%
Korean330.3%
Lithuanian100.1%
Menominee110.1%
Mexican4214.0%
Navajo40.0%
Norwegian6486.2%
Polish6956.7%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican1071.0%
Russian380.4%
Scandinavian120.1%
Scotch-Irish80.1%
Scottish980.9%
Sioux120.1%
Slovene30.0%
Sri Lankan140.1%
Subsaharan African1081.0%
Swedish1401.3%
Swiss1071.0%
Thai80.1%
Welsh530.5%
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Immigrants in Portage

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Portage came from Latin America (196 | 1.9%), Central America (136 | 1.3%), Europe (111 | 1.1%), Guatemala (93 | 0.9%), and Eastern Europe (77 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.9% of all Portage residents.
Immigrants in Portage
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa110.1%
Asia500.5%
Bulgaria430.4%
Canada300.3%
Caribbean600.6%
Central America1361.3%
Dominican Republic600.6%
Eastern Africa90.1%
Eastern Europe770.7%
Europe1111.1%
Guatemala930.9%
India80.1%
Latin America1961.9%
Mexico430.4%
Northern Europe340.3%
Philippines280.3%
Poland310.3%
Russia30.0%
Scotland340.3%
South Central Asia80.1%
South Eastern Asia420.4%
Vietnam140.1%
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Sex and Age in Portage

Sex and Age in Portage

The most populous age groups in Portage are 35 to 39 Years (609 | 11.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (468 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Portage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years447 (8.1%)238 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years167 (3.0%)213 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years231 (4.2%)331 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years335 (6.1%)250 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years431 (7.8%)451 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years507 (9.2%)468 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years457 (8.3%)308 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years609 (11.1%)277 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years416 (7.5%)392 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years364 (6.6%)133 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years359 (6.5%)210 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years248 (4.5%)425 (8.6%)
60 to 64 Years294 (5.3%)325 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years228 (4.1%)242 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years126 (2.3%)230 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years62 (1.1%)179 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years126 (2.3%)135 (2.7%)
85 Years and over104 (1.9%)132 (2.7%)
Total5,511 (100.0%)4,939 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Portage

Median Family Size in Portage

The median family size in Portage is 2.82 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,484 | 63.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.93 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (324 | 13.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Portage
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,484 (63.7%)2.93
Single Male/Father324 (13.9%)2.23
Single Female/Mother520 (22.3%)2.88
Total Families2,328 (100.0%)2.82

Median Household Size in Portage

The median household size in Portage is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (520 | 12.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (1,860 | 44.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Portage
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,484 (35.4%)2.99
Single Male/Father324 (7.7%)2.90
Single Female/Mother520 (12.4%)3.13
Non-family1,860 (44.4%)1.27
Total Households4,188 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Portage

Out of a total of 4,188 households in Portage, 2,328 (55.6%) are family households, while 1,860 (44.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 887, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,430.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Portage
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,430 (34.2%)
2-Person Households887 (21.2%)376 (9.0%)
3-Person Households596 (14.2%)41 (1.0%)
4-Person Households546 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households142 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households87 (2.1%)13 (0.3%)
7+ Person Households70 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,328 (55.6%)1,860 (44.4%)

Female Fertility in Portage

Fertility by Age in Portage

Average fertility rate in Portage is 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Portage
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years176 (87.6%)143.0
35 to 50 years25 (12.4%)29.0
Total201 (100.0%)86.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portage

70.1% of women with births (201) in Portage are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 34.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portage
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years116 (65.9%)60 (34.1%)
35 to 50 years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (70.2%)60 (29.8%)

Fertility by Education in Portage

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Portage
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma90 (44.8%)129.0
College or Associate's Degree103 (51.2%)107.0
Bachelor's Degree8 (4.0%)35.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total201 (100.0%)86.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portage

29.8% of women with births in Portage are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 32.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portage
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma61 (67.8%)29 (32.2%)
College or Associate's Degree72 (69.9%)31 (30.1%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (70.2%)60 (29.8%)

Income in Portage

Income Overview in Portage

Per Capita Income in Portage is $28,746, while median incomes of families and households are $64,595 and $59,619 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,450$28,746
Median Family Income2,328$64,595
Mean Family Income2,328$80,742
Median Household Income4,188$59,619
Mean Household Income4,188$72,058
Income Deficit2,328$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,45027.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,45072.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,4500.42

Earnings by Sex in Portage

Average Earnings in Portage are $36,470, $43,721 for men and $31,836 for women, a difference of 27.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Portage
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,118 (54.9%)$43,721
Female2,560 (45.1%)$31,836
Total5,678 (100.0%)$36,470

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portage

The most common earnings brackets in Portage are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (472 | 15.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (315 | 12.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portage
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less95 (3.0%)155 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99951 (1.6%)91 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499223 (7.1%)97 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999138 (4.4%)31 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499111 (3.6%)121 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999161 (5.2%)59 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49935 (1.1%)87 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99944 (1.4%)124 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49942 (1.3%)32 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99944 (1.4%)75 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999121 (3.9%)278 (10.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999142 (4.5%)315 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999251 (8.1%)147 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999123 (3.9%)203 (7.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999168 (5.4%)200 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999194 (6.2%)50 (1.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999472 (15.1%)154 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999217 (7.0%)181 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999163 (5.2%)59 (2.3%)
$100,000+323 (10.4%)101 (4.0%)
Total3,118 (100.0%)2,560 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portage

Average earnings in Portage are $52,739 for men and $36,250 for women, a difference of 31.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,970, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,406. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,423, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,076.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portage
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,406$0
High School Diploma$37,225$34,725
College or Associate's Degree$56,114$33,076
Bachelor's Degree$59,970$48,833
Graduate Degree$55,409$59,423
Total$52,739$36,250

Family Income in Portage

Family Income Brackets in Portage

According to the Portage family income data, there are 524 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 40 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Portage
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001195.1%
$10,000 to $14,999632.7%
$15,000 to $24,999401.7%
$25,000 to $34,99924910.7%
$35,000 to $49,99932614.0%
$50,000 to $74,99952422.5%
$75,000 to $99,99936115.5%
$100,000 to $149,99949621.3%
$150,000 to $199,999843.6%
$200,000+703.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portage

5-person families (70 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Portage with $93,929 per family, while 2-person families (1,084 | 46.6%) have the highest median income of $32,234 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portage
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,084 (46.6%)$64,467
3-Person Families529 (22.7%)$38,750
4-Person Families509 (21.9%)$88,487
5-Person Families70 (3.0%)$93,929
6-Person Families70 (3.0%)$86,974
7+ Person Families66 (2.8%)$0
Total2,328 (100.0%)$64,595

Family Income by Number of Earners in Portage

The median family income in Portage is $64,595, with families comprising 3+ earners (306) having the highest median family income of $143,148, while families with no earners (282) have the lowest median family income of $38,347, accounting for 13.1% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Portage
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners282 (12.1%)$38,347
1 Earner903 (38.8%)$49,620
2 Earners837 (35.9%)$87,788
3+ Earners306 (13.1%)$143,148
Total2,328 (100.0%)$64,595

Household Income in Portage

Household Income Brackets in Portage

With 783 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Portage, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 67 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Portage
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002185.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992225.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993147.5%
$25,000 to $34,99946111.0%
$35,000 to $49,99966615.9%
$50,000 to $74,99969116.5%
$75,000 to $99,99956513.5%
$100,000 to $149,99978318.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992014.8%
$200,000+671.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Portage

The median household income in Portage is $59,619, with the highest median household income of $77,746 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,272 households (30.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 250 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Portage
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years250 (6.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,598 (38.2%)$70,459
45 to 64 Years1,272 (30.4%)$77,746
65+ Years1,068 (25.5%)$34,837
Total4,188 (100.0%)$59,619

Poverty in Portage

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portage

With 15.7% poverty level for males and 14.2% for females among the residents of Portage, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 213 males (47.9%) and 44 females (39.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years213 (47.9%)9 (3.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (39.6%)
6 to 11 Years73 (34.6%)51 (22.7%)
12 to 14 Years15 (9.7%)43 (20.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years53 (10.3%)138 (26.8%)
25 to 34 Years137 (18.4%)125 (17.1%)
35 to 44 Years79 (10.3%)84 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years38 (7.2%)32 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years33 (7.4%)34 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.6%)116 (25.7%)
75 Years and over78 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total721 (15.7%)676 (14.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portage

According to the poverty statistics in Portage, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years232 (52.1%)227 (96.2%)
5 Years25 (100.0%)67 (60.4%)
6 to 11 Years138 (65.4%)174 (77.3%)
12 to 14 Years140 (90.3%)165 (79.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years156 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years462 (89.7%)377 (73.2%)
25 to 34 Years607 (81.6%)606 (82.9%)
35 to 44 Years687 (89.7%)562 (87.0%)
45 to 54 Years489 (92.8%)291 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years415 (92.6%)709 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years317 (99.4%)336 (74.3%)
75 Years and over214 (73.3%)405 (100.0%)
Total3,882 (84.3%)4,095 (85.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portage

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Portage show that 7.2% or 107 of the total 1,484 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 81.8%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portage
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children887 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children406 (85.1%)71 (14.9%)
3 or 4 Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children8 (18.2%)36 (81.8%)
Total1,377 (92.8%)107 (7.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portage

According to the poverty data in Portage, 3.7% or 12 single-father households and 23.1% or 120 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (16.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 households (34.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portage
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children12 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)110 (34.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (26.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (3.7%)120 (23.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portage

The poverty data for Portage shows that 107 of the married-couple family households (7.2%) and 132 of the single-parent households (15.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (81.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 household (19.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portage
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children71 (14.9%)110 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (18.9%)
5 or more Children36 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (7.2%)132 (15.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Portage

Employment by Class of Employer in Portage

Among the 4,862 employed individuals in Portage, private company employees (3,609 | 74.2%), not-for-profit organizations (391 | 8.0%), and local government employees (287 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Portage
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,60974.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1733.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2164.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations3918.0%
Local Government Employees2875.9%
State Government Employees1082.2%
Federal Government Employees781.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,862100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Portage

According to the labor force statistics for Portage, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,783), 60.5% or 5,314 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 367 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 76.1% or 512 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Portage
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years359 (65.9%)40 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Years633 (71.8%)62 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years707 (72.5%)78 (11.0%)
30 to 34 Years539 (70.5%)29 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,186 (70.0%)107 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years681 (63.9%)21 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years512 (76.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years453 (73.2%)29 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years242 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,314 (60.5%)367 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portage

According to labor force statistics for Portage, 70.4% of individuals (4,078) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,792) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 265 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 691 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.9% or 139 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portage
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School134 (25.7%)47 (9.0%)
High School Diploma1,409 (65.9%)212 (9.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,842 (79.0%)128 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher691 (86.3%)13 (1.6%)
Total4,078 (70.4%)376 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Portage

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portage are Community & Social Service (513 | 10.4%), Management (366 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (245 | 5.0%), Business & Financial (237 | 4.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (198 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Portage

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portage, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (84.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (88.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.4%), and Health Technologists (85.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Portage
OccupationMaleFemale
Management185 (50.5%)181 (49.4%)
Business & Financial49 (20.7%)188 (79.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science72 (50.3%)71 (49.6%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (30.3%)23 (69.7%)
Architecture & Engineering56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6 (11.1%)48 (88.9%)
Community & Social Service 237 (46.2%)276 (53.8%)
Education, Arts & Media68 (75.6%)22 (24.4%)
Legal Services & Support55 (84.6%)10 (15.4%)
Education Instruction & Library71 (29.0%)174 (71.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment43 (38.1%)70 (62.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating23 (11.6%)175 (88.4%)
Health Technologists14 (14.3%)84 (85.7%)
Total (Category)566 (38.9%)891 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)2,597 (52.5%)2,348 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Portage are Healthcare Support (377 | 7.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (219 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (134 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (112 | 2.3%), and Law Enforcement (83 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Portage

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Portage, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.4%), Security & Protection (67.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (53.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Healthcare Support (91.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (86.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Portage
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support33 (8.7%)344 (91.2%)
Security & Protection75 (67.0%)37 (33.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement75 (90.4%)8 (9.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving30 (13.7%)189 (86.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance72 (53.7%)62 (46.3%)
Personal Care & Service12 (14.5%)71 (85.5%)
Total (Category)222 (24.0%)703 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)2,597 (52.5%)2,348 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Portage are Office & Administration (552 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (408 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Portage

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Portage
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related236 (57.8%)172 (42.2%)
Office & Administration265 (48.0%)287 (52.0%)
Total (Category)501 (52.2%)459 (47.8%)
Total (Overall)2,597 (52.5%)2,348 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Portage are Construction & Extraction (273 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (197 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Portage

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Portage
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction215 (78.7%)58 (21.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair178 (90.4%)19 (9.6%)
Total (Category)393 (81.4%)90 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)2,597 (52.5%)2,348 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Portage are Production (520 | 10.5%), Transportation (310 | 6.3%), and Material Moving (290 | 5.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Portage

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Portage
OccupationMaleFemale
Production392 (75.4%)128 (24.6%)
Transportation283 (91.3%)27 (8.7%)
Material Moving240 (82.8%)50 (17.2%)
Total (Category)915 (81.7%)205 (18.3%)
Total (Overall)2,597 (52.5%)2,348 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Portage

Employment Industries in Portage

The major employment industries in Portage include Manufacturing (999 | 20.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (756 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (661 | 13.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (319 | 6.5%), and Professional & Scientific (301 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Portage

Employment Industries by Sex in Portage

The Portage industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (95.4%), and Wholesale Trade (92.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (90.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Portage
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting28 (50.0%)28 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction169 (73.2%)62 (26.8%)
Manufacturing777 (77.8%)222 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade100 (92.6%)8 (7.4%)
Retail Trade374 (56.6%)287 (43.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing81 (61.8%)50 (38.2%)
Utilities44 (80.0%)11 (20.0%)
Information39 (60.0%)26 (40.0%)
Finance & Insurance22 (9.8%)203 (90.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific165 (54.8%)136 (45.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support146 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)
Educational Services80 (28.1%)205 (71.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance86 (11.4%)670 (88.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (14.7%)58 (85.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services119 (37.3%)200 (62.7%)
Public Administration127 (51.2%)121 (48.8%)
Total2,597 (52.5%)2,348 (47.5%)

Education in Portage

School Enrollment in Portage

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,081 students in Portage are high school (599 | 28.8%), college / undergraduate (555 | 26.7%), and middle school (409 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Portage
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1165.6%
Kindergarten653.1%
Elementary School29614.2%
Middle School40919.7%
High School59928.8%
College / Undergraduate55526.7%
Graduate / Professional412.0%
Total2,081100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portage

Out of a total of 2,081 students who are enrolled in schools in Portage, 229 (11.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,852 (89.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 34 (19.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 107 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portage
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old253 (84.1%)48 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds480 (86.6%)74 (13.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds305 (95.6%)14 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds139 (80.3%)34 (19.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds257 (87.7%)36 (12.3%)
35 Years and over90 (80.4%)22 (19.6%)
Total1,852 (89.0%)229 (11.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portage

Business (196 | 15.0%), education (184 | 14.1%), science & technology (170 | 13.0%), liberal arts & history (135 | 10.3%), and arts & humanities (128 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,307 individuals in Portage who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portage
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics161.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural896.8%
Physical & Health Sciences201.5%
Psychology433.3%
Social Sciences1027.8%
Engineering997.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies151.1%
Science & Technology17013.0%
Business19615.0%
Education18414.1%
Literature & Languages161.2%
Liberal Arts & History13510.3%
Visual & Performing Arts715.4%
Communications231.8%
Arts & Humanities1289.8%
Total1,307100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Portage

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portage

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Portage are males with 2 vehicles (1,189, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (848, making up 52.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portage
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle62 (2.4%)34 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle421 (16.3%)601 (26.5%)
2 Vehicles1,189 (45.9%)848 (37.4%)
3 Vehicles542 (20.9%)477 (21.0%)
4 Vehicles261 (10.1%)224 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles116 (4.5%)82 (3.6%)
Total2,591 (100.0%)2,266 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Portage

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Portage are 5 to 9 minutes (1,150 commuters, 24.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (733 commuters, 15.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (567 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time in Portage
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2555.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,15024.9%
10 to 14 Minutes73315.9%
15 to 19 Minutes3387.3%
20 to 24 Minutes56712.3%
25 to 29 Minutes2585.6%
30 to 34 Minutes2004.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1613.5%
40 to 44 Minutes2766.0%
45 to 59 Minutes46610.1%
60 to 89 Minutes922.0%
90 or more Minutes1232.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Portage

The most common commute times in Portage are 5 to 9 minutes (530 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (620 commuters, 29.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Portage
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes146 (5.8%)109 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes530 (21.0%)620 (29.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes408 (16.2%)325 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes162 (6.4%)176 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes327 (13.0%)240 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes192 (7.6%)66 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes89 (3.5%)111 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes121 (4.8%)40 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes181 (7.2%)95 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes234 (9.3%)232 (11.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes76 (3.0%)16 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes53 (2.1%)70 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portage

The most frequent times of departure to work in Portage are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (373, 14.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (328, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portage
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM281 (11.2%)151 (7.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM68 (2.7%)57 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM287 (11.4%)67 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM302 (12.0%)154 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM156 (6.2%)328 (15.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM373 (14.8%)256 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM83 (3.3%)255 (12.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM137 (5.4%)251 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM51 (2.0%)12 (0.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM58 (2.3%)239 (11.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM38 (1.5%)75 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM144 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM324 (12.9%)165 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM217 (8.6%)90 (4.3%)
Total2,519 (100.0%)2,100 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Portage

Occupancy by Ownership in Portage

Of the total 4,188 dwellings in Portage, owner-occupied units account for 2,272 (54.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,916 (45.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Portage
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,27254.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,91645.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,188100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Portage

Occupancy by Household Size in Portage
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,43034.2%
2-Person Household1,26330.2%
3-Person Household63715.2%
4+ Person Household85820.5%
Total Housing Units4,188100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portage

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portage
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household503 (35.2%)927 (64.8%)
2-Person Household899 (71.2%)364 (28.8%)
3-Person Household310 (48.7%)327 (51.3%)
4+ Person Household560 (65.3%)298 (34.7%)
Total Housing Units2,272 (54.2%)1,916 (45.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portage

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portage
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School86 (35.0%)160 (65.0%)
High School Diploma699 (46.1%)819 (53.9%)
College/Associate Degree893 (58.3%)638 (41.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher594 (66.5%)299 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portage

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portage
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,03824.8%
35 to 44 Years81019.3%
45 to 54 Years51312.2%
55 to 64 Years75918.1%
65 to 74 Years55613.3%
75 to 84 Years4099.8%
85 Years and Over1032.5%
Total4,188100.0%

Housing Finances in Portage

Median Income by Occupancy in Portage

Median Income by Occupancy in Portage
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,272 (54.2%)$77,125
Renter-Occupied1,916 (45.8%)$40,652
Average4,188 (100.0%)$59,619

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portage

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portage
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000100 (4.4%)48 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)69 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999101 (4.4%)121 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99930 (1.3%)167 (8.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99934 (1.5%)85 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999152 (6.7%)308 (16.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999269 (11.8%)397 (20.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999416 (18.3%)274 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999511 (22.5%)53 (2.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999481 (21.2%)304 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more178 (7.8%)90 (4.7%)
Total2,272 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portage

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portage
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30087 (3.8%)15 (0.8%)
$300 to $499240 (10.6%)145 (7.6%)
$500 to $799466 (20.5%)349 (18.2%)
$800 to $999157 (6.9%)638 (33.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499638 (28.1%)645 (33.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999450 (19.8%)59 (3.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499167 (7.3%)8 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99954 (2.4%)18 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more13 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,272 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Portage

Housing Structures in Portage

Housing Structures in Portage
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,27654.3%
Single Unit, Attached1353.2%
2 Unit Apartments43710.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2866.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1974.7%
10 or more Apartments72117.2%
Mobile Home / Other1363.3%
Total4,188100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portage

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portage
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,005 (88.1%)271 (11.9%)
Single Unit, Attached79 (58.5%)56 (41.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)437 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments51 (17.8%)235 (82.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10 (5.1%)187 (94.9%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)721 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other127 (93.4%)9 (6.6%)
Total2,272 (54.2%)1,916 (45.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portage

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portage
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room35 (1.5%)91 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms81 (3.6%)417 (21.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms504 (22.2%)1,094 (57.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms917 (40.4%)143 (7.5%)
8 or more Rooms735 (32.4%)171 (8.9%)
Total2,272 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portage

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portage
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,907 (83.9%)663 (34.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas32 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity286 (12.6%)1,063 (55.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)60 (3.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels47 (2.1%)31 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)99 (5.2%)
Total2,272 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Portage

Household Vehicle Usage in Portage
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle84 (3.7%)215 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle548 (24.1%)928 (48.4%)
2 Vehicles993 (43.7%)597 (31.2%)
3 or more Vehicles647 (28.5%)176 (9.2%)
Total2,272 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Portage

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Portage

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7831,489
Median Property Value$177,800$169,200
Median Household Income$47,880$124
Monthly Housing Costs$543$13
Real Estate Taxes$2,789$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portage

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portage
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000128 (16.4%)33 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99942 (5.4%)56 (3.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999562 (71.8%)1,210 (81.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (4.3%)190 (12.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99917 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total783 (100.0%)1,489 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portage

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portage
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00080 (10.2%)14 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99969 (8.8%)20 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99996 (12.3%)96 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999166 (21.2%)56 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99979 (10.1%)103 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999106 (13.5%)337 (22.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999133 (17.0%)405 (27.2%)
$150,000 or more54 (6.9%)348 (23.4%)
Total783 (100.0%)1,489 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portage

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portage
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x280 (35.8%)81,060 (5,443.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x187 (23.9%)576 (38.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x76 (9.7%)429 (28.8%)
4.0x or more232 (29.6%)237 (15.9%)
Total783 (100.0%)1,489 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portage

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portage
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800100 (12.8%)20 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,49929 (3.7%)33 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,499620 (79.2%)49 (3.3%)
Total783 (100.0%)1,489 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Portage

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portage

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portage
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years821 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,251 (94.6%)71 (5.4%)
19 to 25 Years871 (89.0%)108 (11.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,211 (90.2%)131 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,239 (87.7%)173 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years836 (98.4%)14 (1.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,146 (96.2%)45 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years770 (99.9%)1 (0.1%)
75 Years and older697 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,842 (94.2%)543 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portage

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portage
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born821 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,251 (94.6%)71 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen871 (89.0%)108 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portage

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portage
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,184 (92.4%)98 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,872 (88.0%)256 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,352 (93.9%)88 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,490 (98.7%)19 (1.3%)
$100,000 and over2,914 (97.3%)82 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portage

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portage
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6550 (67.0%)377 (45.9%)
6 to 18 Years488 (36.9%)880 (66.6%)
19 to 25 Years320 (32.7%)610 (62.3%)
25 to 34 Years367 (27.4%)923 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years242 (17.1%)1,116 (79.0%)
45 to 54 Years155 (18.2%)700 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years231 (19.4%)964 (80.9%)
65 to 74 Years761 (98.7%)535 (69.4%)
75 Years and over697 (100.0%)437 (62.7%)
Total3,811 (40.6%)6,542 (69.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portage

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portage
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (6.0%)23 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years230 (18.3%)156 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years204 (11.7%)336 (19.6%)
65 to 74 Years92 (28.8%)97 (21.5%)
75 Years and over195 (66.8%)222 (54.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Portage

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Portage: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years83 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (2.9%)66 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (8.8%)62 (13.7%)
75 Years and over92 (31.5%)38 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Portage: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.8%)9 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years14 (0.8%)53 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years27 (8.5%)21 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1 (0.3%)37 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Portage: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (4.2%)14 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years139 (11.0%)133 (10.7%)
35 to 64 Years111 (6.4%)179 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.5%)82 (18.1%)
75 Years and over43 (14.7%)122 (30.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Portage: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.6%)5 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years105 (6.0%)211 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years35 (11.0%)89 (19.7%)
75 Years and over162 (55.5%)119 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Portage: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (1.4%)9 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years70 (5.6%)28 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years100 (5.7%)63 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years7 (2.2%)81 (17.9%)
75 Years and over101 (34.6%)53 (13.1%)

Technology Access in Portage

Computing Device Access in Portage

Computing Device Access in Portage
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,02672.3%
Smartphone3,43682.0%
Tablet2,29754.8%
No Computing Device45110.8%
Total4,188100.0%

Internet Access in Portage

Internet Access in Portage
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,87868.7%
Cellular Data Only56513.5%
Satellite Internet902.1%
No Internet60414.4%
Total4,188100.0%

Portage Summary

Portage, Wisconsin is a city located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,662 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Columbia County. The city is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Portage was founded in 1836 by settlers from New York and New England. The city was named after the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway, which was known as the Portage. The city was incorporated in 1854.
In the late 19th century, Portage was a major center for the lumber industry. The city was home to several sawmills and planing mills, as well as a large paper mill. The city was also home to a number of other industries, including a brewery, a canning factory, and a brickyard.

Geography

Portage is located at 43°33′N 89°27′W (43.55, -89.45). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.90 square miles (15.27 km2), of which, 5.89 square miles (15.24 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Economy

Portage is home to a number of businesses and industries. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a canning factory, and a brickyard. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 10,662 people, 4,521 households, and 2,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,811.3 people per square mile (699.7/km2). There were 4,845 housing units at an average density of 822.3 per square mile (317.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
There were 4,521 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $48,917. Males had a median income of $35,917 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,917. About 6.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Portage?
Total Population of Portage is 10,450.
What is the Total Male Population of Portage?
Total Male Population of Portage is 5,511.
What is the Total Female Population of Portage?
Total Female Population of Portage is 4,939.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Portage?
There are 111.58 Males per 100 Females in Portage.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Portage?
There are 89.62 Females per 100 Males in Portage.
What is the Median Population Age in Portage?
Median Population Age in Portage is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Portage
Average Family Size in Portage is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Portage
Average Household Size in Portage is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Portage?
Per Capita income in Portage is $28,746.
What is the Median Family Income in Portage?
Median Family Income in Portage is $64,595.
What is the Median Household income in Portage?
Median Household Income in Portage is $59,619.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Portage?
Income or Wage Gap in Portage is 27.2%.
Women in Portage earn 72.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Portage?
Inequality or Gini Index in Portage is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Portage?
There are 5,314 People in the Labor Forcein in Portage.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Portage?
60.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Portage.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Portage?
Unemployment Rate in Portage is 6.9%.