Portage, Michigan

Population Data for Portage, MI:

Population – 47256
Male – 48.00 %
Female – 52.00 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 90.94 %
Hispanic – 1.93 %
African American – 3.60 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.33 %
Asian – 2.57 %

Geographic Data for Portage, Michigan:

Population Density – 1,233.86 per sq. mi
Elevation – 753 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Portage:

In Elementary School – 5,852 (44.31 %)
In High School – 2,791 (21.13 %)
In College – 2,983 (22.59 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 7,055 (22.90 %)
Associate’s Degree – 2,564 (8.32 %)
Some College, No Degree – 7,267 (23.58 %)
High School Graduate – 7,418 (24.08 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 685 (2.22 %)

Employment and Household Data for Portage, MI:

Percentage of People Employed – 68.13 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.67 %
Unemployment Level – 3.78 %

Median Household Income – $48,479.00
Average Household Size – 2.44

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.97 %
2 Vehicles – 42.65 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.11 %

Average Cost to Rent in Portage - $1,057 per month