Demographics in Portage, MI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Portage?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

49,015

Male

23,977

48.9%

Female

25,038

51.1%

Median Age

37.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

82.4%

Black

5.8%

Hispanic

5.4%

Asian

3.4%

Two or More

7.0%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

32.9%

High School or Higher

45.0%

Foreign Born

6.2%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

43.6%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Portage, MI has a population of 49,015 with a median age of 37.2. The racial makeup is 82.4% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 3.4% Asian. About 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.2%.