Portage, MI cityscape

49024

Portage, MI

Total Population
30,539
Median Household Income
$78,666
Median Home Value
$230,900
Median Rent
$1,138

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$78,666
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$230,900
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,138
100% above state median
Median Age
36.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Portage, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 51.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$78,666
+4.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.40 people

Total Households
12,678
Family Households
49.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
32.7%
#2 Industry
Education
25.9%
#3 Industry
Finance
19.0%
Total Employed Residents:8,711

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
234 workers
Public Transit
1.6%
219 workers
Total Commuting Workers:14,000
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.2%
15,944 employed
Labor Force
17,170
1,162 unemployed
Median Age
36.1 years
Per Capita Income
$43,745
Poverty Rate
8.1%

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