Portage County, WI
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Portage County Overview
70,281
TOTAL POPULATION
35,832
MALE POPULATION
34,449
FEMALE POPULATION
104.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,990
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,371
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,301
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,966
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
38,970
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Portage County Area Codes
Race in Portage County
The most populous races in Portage County are White / Caucasian (64,211 | 91.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2,548 | 3.6%), and Two or more Races (2,083 | 3.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2,042 | 2.9% |
| Black / African American | 619 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 6 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,548 | 3.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 165 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 64,211 | 91.4% |
| Two or more Races | 2,083 | 3.0% |
| Some other Race | 1,155 | 1.6% |
| Total | 70,281 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Portage County
The most populous ancestries reported in Portage County are German (27,499 | 39.1%), Polish (20,498 | 29.2%), Irish (7,022 | 10.0%), English (4,875 | 6.9%), and Norwegian (4,806 | 6.8%), together accounting for 92.1% of all Portage County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 25 | 0.0% |
| American | 3,921 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 109 | 0.2% |
| Armenian | 23 | 0.0% |
| Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 14 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 164 | 0.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 972 | 1.4% |
| Belgian | 180 | 0.3% |
| Bhutanese | 95 | 0.1% |
| Bolivian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 32 | 0.1% |
| British | 231 | 0.3% |
| Bulgarian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 126 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 22 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 13 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 240 | 0.3% |
| Central American Indian | 23 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 65 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 110 | 0.2% |
| Choctaw | 6 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 128 | 0.2% |
| Cree | 1 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 57 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 89 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 936 | 1.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 92 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 522 | 0.7% |
| Dominican | 7 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 1,132 | 1.6% |
| Eastern European | 285 | 0.4% |
| Ecuadorian | 32 | 0.1% |
| English | 4,875 | 6.9% |
| Ethiopian | 14 | 0.0% |
| European | 969 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 18 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 497 | 0.7% |
| French | 1,805 | 2.6% |
| French American Indian | 26 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 783 | 1.1% |
| German | 27,499 | 39.1% |
| Ghanaian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 285 | 0.4% |
| Guatemalan | 12 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 58 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 137 | 0.2% |
| Icelander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 351 | 0.5% |
| Inupiat | 6 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 16 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 7,022 | 10.0% |
| Iroquois | 39 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 1,807 | 2.6% |
| Jamaican | 72 | 0.1% |
| Kiowa | 8 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 294 | 0.4% |
| Laotian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Latvian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 97 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 162 | 0.2% |
| Luxembourger | 36 | 0.1% |
| Macedonian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Menominee | 53 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 1,689 | 2.4% |
| Mexican American Indian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Mongolian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 42 | 0.1% |
| Nigerian | 78 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 23 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 4,806 | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 38 | 0.1% |
| Palestinian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 32 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Pima | 26 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 20,498 | 29.2% |
| Portuguese | 4 | 0.0% |
| Potawatomi | 1 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 108 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 245 | 0.4% |
| Scandinavian | 296 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 251 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 479 | 0.7% |
| Serbian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 23 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 16 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 167 | 0.2% |
| Slovene | 50 | 0.1% |
| South American | 59 | 0.1% |
| South American Indian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 15 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 80 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 97 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 122 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 1,347 | 1.9% |
| Swiss | 407 | 0.6% |
| Thai | 450 | 0.6% |
| Tongan | 6 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 4 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 56 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 6 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 294 | 0.4% |
| West Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Yup'ik | 4 | 0.0% | View All 107 Rows |
Immigrants in Portage County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Portage County came from Asia (1,353 | 1.9%), South Eastern Asia (722 | 1.0%), Latin America (719 | 1.0%), Central America (557 | 0.8%), and Laos (430 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.4% of all Portage County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 52 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 1,353 | 1.9% |
| Australia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Austria | 6 | 0.0% |
| Bahamas | 7 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 7 | 0.0% |
| Bulgaria | 29 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 93 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 48 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 557 | 0.8% |
| China | 187 | 0.3% |
| Costa Rica | 128 | 0.2% |
| Cuba | 5 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 7 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 10 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 238 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 97 | 0.1% |
| England | 30 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 369 | 0.5% |
| France | 2 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 157 | 0.2% |
| Ghana | 9 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 12 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 53 | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | 12 | 0.0% |
| Hungary | 14 | 0.0% |
| India | 337 | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Iraq | 14 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 7 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 29 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 4 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 6 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 47 | 0.1% |
| Laos | 430 | 0.6% |
| Latin America | 719 | 1.0% |
| Malaysia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 311 | 0.4% |
| Nepal | 35 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 25 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 53 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 28 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 66 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 18 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 2 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 76 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 35 | 0.1% |
| Romania | 11 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 5 | 0.0% |
| Singapore | 7 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| South America | 114 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 376 | 0.5% |
| South Eastern Asia | 722 | 1.0% |
| Southern Europe | 16 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 9 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 7 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 37 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 127 | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | 105 | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | 77 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 37 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 17 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 190 | 0.3% | View All 66 Rows |
Sex and Age in Portage County
Sex and Age in Portage County
The most populous age groups in Portage County are 20 to 24 Years (4,201 | 11.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,830 | 11.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,672 (4.7%) | 1,532 (4.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 2,066 (5.8%) | 1,905 (5.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,977 (5.5%) | 1,773 (5.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 2,837 (7.9%) | 2,674 (7.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 4,201 (11.7%) | 3,830 (11.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,332 (6.5%) | 2,105 (6.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,072 (5.8%) | 1,851 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 2,153 (6.0%) | 1,988 (5.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,913 (5.3%) | 1,879 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,944 (5.4%) | 1,721 (5.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 2,145 (6.0%) | 2,053 (6.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,244 (6.3%) | 2,375 (6.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,466 (6.9%) | 2,299 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,884 (5.3%) | 2,175 (6.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,825 (5.1%) | 1,516 (4.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 987 (2.8%) | 1,342 (3.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 587 (1.6%) | 775 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 527 (1.5%) | 656 (1.9%) |
| Total | 35,832 (100.0%) | 34,449 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Portage County
Median Family Size in Portage County
The median family size in Portage County is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,198 | 80.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,301 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 14,198 (80.6%) | 2.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,301 (7.4%) | 2.43 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,113 (12.0%) | 2.56 |
| Total Families | 17,612 (100.0%) | 2.86 |
Median Household Size in Portage County
The median household size in Portage County is 2.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (14,198 | 48.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (11,699 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 14,198 (48.4%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,301 (4.4%) | 2.84 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,113 (7.2%) | 2.87 |
| Non-family | 11,699 (39.9%) | 1.33 |
| Total Households | 29,311 (100.0%) | 2.30 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Portage County
Out of a total of 29,311 households in Portage County, 17,612 (60.1%) are family households, while 11,699 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,192, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,484.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 8,484 (28.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 9,192 (31.4%) | 2,793 (9.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 3,700 (12.6%) | 213 (0.7%) |
| 4-Person Households | 2,789 (9.5%) | 143 (0.5%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,276 (4.3%) | 55 (0.2%) |
| 6-Person Households | 336 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 319 (1.1%) | 11 (0.0%) |
| Total | 17,612 (60.1%) | 11,699 (39.9%) |
Female Fertility in Portage County
Fertility by Age in Portage County
Average fertility rate in Portage County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 557 (83.3%) | 72.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 112 (16.7%) | 19.0 |
| Total | 669 (100.0%) | 41.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portage County
81.0% of women with births (669) in Portage County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 20.1% 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 13.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 445 (79.9%) | 112 (20.1%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 97 (86.6%) | 15 (13.4%) |
| Total | 542 (81.0%) | 127 (19.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Portage County
Average fertility rate in Portage County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 3.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 35.1% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 6 (0.9%) | 3.0 |
| High School Diploma | 196 (29.3%) | 68.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 175 (26.2%) | 27.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 235 (35.1%) | 58.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 57 (8.5%) | 50.0 |
| Total | 669 (100.0%) | 41.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portage County
19.0% of women with births in Portage County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school 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 36.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 124 (63.3%) | 72 (36.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 122 (69.7%) | 53 (30.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 233 (99.2%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 542 (81.0%) | 127 (19.0%) |
Income in Portage County
Income Overview in Portage County
Per Capita Income in Portage County is $37,990, while median incomes of families and households are $94,371 and $71,301 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 70,281 | $37,990 |
| Median Family Income | 17,612 | $94,371 |
| Mean Family Income | 17,612 | $110,540 |
| Median Household Income | 29,311 | $71,301 |
| Mean Household Income | 29,311 | $89,135 |
| Income Deficit | 17,612 | $11,966 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 70,281 | 32.65% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 70,281 | 67.35¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 70,281 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Portage County
Average Earnings in Portage County are $37,376, $45,203 for men and $30,443 for women, a difference of 32.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 22,373 (53.3%) | $45,203 |
| Female | 19,615 (46.7%) | $30,443 |
| Total | 41,988 (100.0%) | $37,376 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portage County
The most common earnings brackets in Portage County are $100,000+ for men (2,979 | 13.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (1,485 | 7.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 1,086 (4.9%) | 1,351 (6.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 1,073 (4.8%) | 1,070 (5.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 899 (4.0%) | 1,240 (6.3%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 799 (3.6%) | 971 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 834 (3.7%) | 882 (4.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 410 (1.8%) | 657 (3.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 414 (1.8%) | 537 (2.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 432 (1.9%) | 407 (2.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 428 (1.9%) | 621 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 626 (2.8%) | 669 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,021 (4.6%) | 1,334 (6.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 904 (4.0%) | 1,099 (5.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,042 (4.7%) | 1,461 (7.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,148 (5.1%) | 960 (4.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,223 (5.5%) | 961 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,024 (4.6%) | 722 (3.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,142 (9.6%) | 1,485 (7.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 1,439 (6.4%) | 1,191 (6.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,450 (11.0%) | 1,263 (6.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 2,979 (13.3%) | 734 (3.7%) |
| Total | 22,373 (100.0%) | 19,615 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portage County
Average earnings in Portage County are $56,593 for men and $40,210 for women, a difference of 28.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,383, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,361. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,163, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,573.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,361 | $26,573 |
| High School Diploma | $47,322 | $32,922 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $56,345 | $39,164 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,065 | $44,092 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,383 | $67,163 |
| Total | $56,593 | $40,210 |
Family Income in Portage County
Family Income Brackets in Portage County
According to the Portage County family income data, there are 4,421 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 159 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 423 | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 159 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 581 | 3.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 652 | 3.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,691 | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,906 | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,117 | 17.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,421 | 25.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,113 | 12.0% |
| $200,000+ | 1,550 | 8.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portage County
5-person families (1,162 | 6.6%) account for the highest median family income in Portage County with $126,027 per family, while 2-person families (9,816 | 55.7%) have the highest median income of $41,232 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 9,816 (55.7%) | $82,464 |
| 3-Person Families | 3,438 (19.5%) | $97,460 |
| 4-Person Families | 2,641 (15.0%) | $118,250 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,162 (6.6%) | $126,027 |
| 6-Person Families | 324 (1.8%) | $116,667 |
| 7+ Person Families | 231 (1.3%) | $97,031 |
| Total | 17,612 (100.0%) | $94,371 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Portage County
The median family income in Portage County is $94,371, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,060) having the highest median family income of $138,015, while families with no earners (3,257) have the lowest median family income of $59,203, accounting for 11.7% and 18.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 3,257 (18.5%) | $59,203 |
| 1 Earner | 4,631 (26.3%) | $68,607 |
| 2 Earners | 7,664 (43.5%) | $112,326 |
| 3+ Earners | 2,060 (11.7%) | $138,015 |
| Total | 17,612 (100.0%) | $94,371 |
Household Income in Portage County
Household Income Brackets in Portage County
With 5,305 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Portage County, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 850 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,026 | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 850 | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,198 | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,228 | 7.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,752 | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,276 | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,426 | 15.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,305 | 18.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,404 | 8.2% |
| $200,000+ | 1,817 | 6.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Portage County
The median household income in Portage County is $71,301, with the highest median household income of $90,721 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,848 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,894, with 3,083 households (10.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 3,083 (10.5%) | $35,894 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 8,490 (29.0%) | $83,866 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 9,848 (33.6%) | $90,721 |
| 65+ Years | 7,890 (26.9%) | $58,316 |
| Total | 29,311 (100.0%) | $71,301 |
Poverty in Portage County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portage County
With 9.1% poverty level for males and 11.8% for females among the residents of Portage County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,045 males (22.9%) and 1,636 females (39.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 201 (12.5%) | 176 (11.7%) |
| 5 Years | 26 (7.1%) | 55 (11.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 192 (7.8%) | 215 (10.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 74 (6.9%) | 110 (10.7%) |
| 15 Years | 61 (12.7%) | 48 (13.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 20 (2.7%) | 60 (7.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,045 (22.9%) | 1,636 (39.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 351 (8.0%) | 328 (8.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 201 (5.0%) | 190 (4.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 198 (4.9%) | 290 (7.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 391 (8.3%) | 416 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 185 (5.0%) | 192 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 161 (7.8%) | 189 (6.9%) |
| Total | 3,106 (9.1%) | 3,905 (11.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portage County
According to the poverty statistics in Portage County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.3% of males and 95.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,409 (87.5%) | 1,322 (88.2%) |
| 5 Years | 338 (92.9%) | 430 (88.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 2,274 (92.2%) | 1,844 (89.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,001 (93.1%) | 913 (89.2%) |
| 15 Years | 418 (87.3%) | 315 (86.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 733 (97.3%) | 707 (92.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,514 (77.1%) | 2,562 (61.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 4,045 (92.0%) | 3,628 (91.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,826 (95.0%) | 3,677 (95.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,881 (95.2%) | 3,484 (92.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,310 (91.7%) | 4,254 (91.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,518 (95.0%) | 3,486 (94.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,900 (92.2%) | 2,534 (93.1%) |
| Total | 31,167 (90.9%) | 29,156 (88.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portage County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Portage County show that 3.1% or 439 of the total 14,198 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.6%, comprising of 24 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 271 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 9,130 (97.1%) | 271 (2.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3,588 (97.1%) | 108 (2.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 959 (96.4%) | 36 (3.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 82 (77.4%) | 24 (22.6%) |
| Total | 13,759 (96.9%) | 439 (3.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portage County
According to the poverty data in Portage County, 6.8% or 89 single-father households and 17.4% or 368 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (10.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (93.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 51 (10.5%) | 31 (3.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 35 (4.6%) | 267 (23.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3 (5.8%) | 41 (27.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (93.5%) |
| Total | 89 (6.8%) | 368 (17.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portage County
The poverty data for Portage County shows that 439 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 457 of the single-parent households (13.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (22.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (74.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 271 (2.9%) | 82 (6.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 108 (2.9%) | 302 (16.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 36 (3.6%) | 44 (21.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 24 (22.6%) | 29 (74.4%) |
| Total | 439 (3.1%) | 457 (13.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Portage County
Employment by Class of Employer in Portage County
Among the 36,822 employed individuals in Portage County, private company employees (25,742 | 69.9%), local government employees (3,067 | 8.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,689 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 25,742 | 69.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,364 | 3.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,724 | 4.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,689 | 7.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 3,067 | 8.3% |
| State Government Employees | 1,702 | 4.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 495 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 39 | 0.1% |
| Total | 36,822 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Portage County
According to the labor force statistics for Portage County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (58,513), 66.6% or 38,970 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 1,286 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.5% or 4,015 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.8% or 194 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 2,847 (61.0%) | 194 (6.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 6,923 (86.2%) | 312 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 4,015 (90.5%) | 245 (6.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 3,386 (86.3%) | 105 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,171 (90.4%) | 158 (2.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,644 (84.5%) | 120 (1.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,640 (78.8%) | 80 (2.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,583 (54.2%) | 23 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,465 (19.8%) | 50 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 312 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 38,970 (66.6%) | 1,286 (3.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portage County
According to labor force statistics for Portage County, 81.8% of individuals (27,436) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (33,540) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 713 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 87.4% or 10,601 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.6% or 140 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,032 (60.4%) | 232 (13.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 7,013 (78.1%) | 215 (2.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 8,793 (82.0%) | 182 (1.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10,601 (87.4%) | 303 (2.5%) |
| Total | 27,436 (81.8%) | 872 (2.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Portage County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portage County are Management (3,751 | 10.0%), Community & Social Service (3,630 | 9.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,482 | 6.6%), Education Instruction & Library (2,433 | 6.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,182 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portage County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.4%), Management (65.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (64.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%), Health Technologists (78.8%), and Legal Services & Support (75.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 2,449 (65.3%) | 1,302 (34.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 742 (36.5%) | 1,289 (63.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,589 (64.0%) | 893 (36.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 950 (60.2%) | 627 (39.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 504 (85.4%) | 86 (14.6%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 135 (42.9%) | 180 (57.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 1,142 (31.5%) | 2,488 (68.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 153 (31.7%) | 329 (68.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 25 (25.0%) | 75 (75.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 637 (26.2%) | 1,796 (73.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 327 (53.2%) | 288 (46.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 434 (19.9%) | 1,748 (80.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 332 (21.2%) | 1,232 (78.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,356 (45.2%) | 7,720 (54.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,041 (53.2%) | 17,639 (46.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Portage County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,951 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,373 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (1,286 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (991 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (634 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Portage County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (96.9%), Security & Protection (83.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.9%), Personal Care & Service (78.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 117 (9.1%) | 1,169 (90.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 526 (83.0%) | 108 (17.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 178 (64.7%) | 97 (35.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 348 (96.9%) | 11 (3.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 803 (41.2%) | 1,148 (58.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 962 (70.1%) | 411 (29.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 216 (21.8%) | 775 (78.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,624 (42.1%) | 3,611 (57.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,041 (53.2%) | 17,639 (46.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Portage County are Office & Administration (4,093 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (3,143 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,403 (44.6%) | 1,740 (55.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 1,114 (27.2%) | 2,979 (72.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,517 (34.8%) | 4,719 (65.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,041 (53.2%) | 17,639 (46.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Portage County are Construction & Extraction (1,702 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,325 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (557 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 425 (76.3%) | 132 (23.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,672 (98.2%) | 30 (1.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,287 (97.1%) | 38 (2.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,384 (94.4%) | 200 (5.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,041 (53.2%) | 17,639 (46.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Portage County are Production (3,215 | 8.5%), Material Moving (1,785 | 4.7%), and Transportation (1,549 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 2,407 (74.9%) | 808 (25.1%) |
| Transportation | 1,396 (90.1%) | 153 (9.9%) |
| Material Moving | 1,357 (76.0%) | 428 (24.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,160 (78.8%) | 1,389 (21.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 20,041 (53.2%) | 17,639 (46.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Portage County
Employment Industries in Portage County
The major employment industries in Portage County include Manufacturing (5,776 | 15.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,934 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (4,161 | 11.0%), Educational Services (3,721 | 9.9%), and Finance & Insurance (3,089 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Portage County
The Portage County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (96.0%), and Utilities (91.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.1%), Educational Services (62.4%), and Finance & Insurance (59.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 930 (79.5%) | 240 (20.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 20 (90.9%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| Construction | 2,036 (96.0%) | 86 (4.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 4,327 (74.9%) | 1,449 (25.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 424 (75.6%) | 137 (24.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,936 (46.5%) | 2,225 (53.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,398 (79.0%) | 371 (21.0%) |
| Utilities | 213 (91.8%) | 19 (8.2%) |
| Information | 274 (48.2%) | 294 (51.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 1,264 (40.9%) | 1,825 (59.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 189 (42.0%) | 261 (58.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,020 (57.1%) | 765 (42.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 824 (69.2%) | 367 (30.8%) |
| Educational Services | 1,398 (37.6%) | 2,323 (62.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 737 (14.9%) | 4,197 (85.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 382 (47.6%) | 421 (52.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,327 (49.9%) | 1,331 (50.1%) |
| Public Administration | 651 (50.3%) | 644 (49.7%) |
| Total | 20,041 (53.2%) | 17,639 (46.8%) |
Education in Portage County
School Enrollment in Portage County
The most common levels of schooling among the 17,867 students in Portage County are college / undergraduate (6,511 | 36.4%), middle school (3,122 | 17.5%), and elementary school (3,074 | 17.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 807 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 711 | 4.0% |
| Elementary School | 3,074 | 17.2% |
| Middle School | 3,122 | 17.5% |
| High School | 2,923 | 16.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 6,511 | 36.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 719 | 4.0% |
| Total | 17,867 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portage County
Out of a total of 17,867 students who are enrolled in schools in Portage County, 1,269 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 16,598 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 78 (19.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,285 (98.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 326 (80.7%) | 78 (19.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 3,423 (88.4%) | 447 (11.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 3,413 (92.8%) | 264 (7.2%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 2,170 (93.7%) | 145 (6.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 2,698 (97.0%) | 84 (3.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 3,285 (98.1%) | 63 (1.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 758 (88.8%) | 96 (11.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 525 (85.1%) | 92 (14.9%) |
| Total | 16,598 (92.9%) | 1,269 (7.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portage County
Business (3,087 | 18.2%), education (2,907 | 17.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,878 | 11.1%), science & technology (1,734 | 10.2%), and social sciences (1,089 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 16,962 individuals in Portage County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 965 | 5.7% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,878 | 11.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 453 | 2.7% |
| Psychology | 709 | 4.2% |
| Social Sciences | 1,089 | 6.4% |
| Engineering | 725 | 4.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 100 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 1,734 | 10.2% |
| Business | 3,087 | 18.2% |
| Education | 2,907 | 17.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 546 | 3.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 520 | 3.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 544 | 3.2% |
| Communications | 762 | 4.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 943 | 5.6% |
| Total | 16,962 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Portage County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portage County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Portage County are males with 2 vehicles (7,838, accounting for 41.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,998, making up 47.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 389 (2.1%) | 194 (1.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 3,123 (16.4%) | 3,159 (19.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 7,838 (41.2%) | 6,998 (42.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 4,369 (23.0%) | 3,749 (22.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 2,100 (11.1%) | 1,700 (10.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,193 (6.3%) | 803 (4.8%) |
| Total | 19,012 (100.0%) | 16,603 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Portage County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Portage County are 10 to 14 minutes (7,613 commuters, 23.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (6,057 commuters, 18.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (5,319 commuters, 16.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,434 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 6,057 | 18.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 7,613 | 23.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 5,319 | 16.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,453 | 10.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,785 | 5.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,453 | 7.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 908 | 2.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 947 | 2.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,366 | 4.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 744 | 2.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 608 | 1.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Portage County
The most common commute times in Portage County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,966 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,647 commuters, 24.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 745 (4.2%) | 689 (4.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 3,097 (17.6%) | 2,960 (19.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,966 (22.5%) | 3,647 (24.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,964 (16.8%) | 2,355 (15.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,857 (10.5%) | 1,596 (10.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 990 (5.6%) | 795 (5.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,310 (7.4%) | 1,143 (7.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 375 (2.1%) | 533 (3.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 552 (3.1%) | 395 (2.6%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 857 (4.9%) | 509 (3.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 448 (2.5%) | 296 (2.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 458 (2.6%) | 150 (1.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portage County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Portage County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,161, 12.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,598, 17.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,369 (7.8%) | 436 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 959 (5.4%) | 478 (3.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,264 (7.2%) | 727 (4.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,030 (11.5%) | 1,289 (8.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,901 (10.8%) | 1,492 (9.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,161 (12.3%) | 2,598 (17.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,589 (9.0%) | 2,121 (14.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,188 (6.7%) | 1,341 (8.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 619 (3.5%) | 619 (4.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 747 (4.2%) | 642 (4.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 258 (1.5%) | 345 (2.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 115 (0.6%) | 244 (1.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,728 (9.8%) | 1,645 (10.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,691 (9.6%) | 1,091 (7.2%) |
| Total | 17,619 (100.0%) | 15,068 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Portage County
Occupancy by Ownership in Portage County
Of the total 29,311 dwellings in Portage County, owner-occupied units account for 20,442 (69.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,869 (30.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 20,442 | 69.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 8,869 | 30.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 29,311 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Portage County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 8,484 | 28.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 11,985 | 40.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 3,913 | 13.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 4,929 | 16.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 29,311 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portage County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 4,494 (53.0%) | 3,990 (47.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 8,915 (74.4%) | 3,070 (25.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 2,899 (74.1%) | 1,014 (25.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 4,134 (83.9%) | 795 (16.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 20,442 (69.7%) | 8,869 (30.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portage County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 761 (51.4%) | 719 (48.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 6,208 (75.0%) | 2,068 (25.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 6,162 (61.9%) | 3,787 (38.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,311 (76.1%) | 2,295 (23.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portage County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 7,301 | 24.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,272 | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,448 | 15.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5,400 | 18.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,682 | 16.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 2,486 | 8.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 722 | 2.5% |
| Total | 29,311 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Portage County
Median Income by Occupancy in Portage County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 20,442 (69.7%) | $89,574 |
| Renter-Occupied | 8,869 (30.3%) | $39,540 |
| Average | 29,311 (100.0%) | $71,301 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portage County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 219 (1.1%) | 308 (3.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 184 (0.9%) | 324 (3.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 286 (1.4%) | 567 (6.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 326 (1.6%) | 574 (6.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 430 (2.1%) | 872 (9.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 937 (4.6%) | 1,294 (14.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,188 (10.7%) | 1,561 (17.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,656 (17.9%) | 1,631 (18.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,372 (16.5%) | 1,068 (12.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,810 (23.5%) | 484 (5.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 4,034 (19.7%) | 186 (2.1%) |
| Total | 20,442 (100.0%) | 8,869 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portage County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 523 (2.6%) | 183 (2.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,709 (13.3%) | 410 (4.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 4,639 (22.7%) | 2,280 (25.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,871 (9.1%) | 2,772 (31.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 5,043 (24.7%) | 2,459 (27.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,015 (14.7%) | 191 (2.1%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,396 (6.8%) | 57 (0.6%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 653 (3.2%) | 27 (0.3%) |
| $3,000 or more | 593 (2.9%) | 77 (0.9%) |
| Total | 20,442 (100.0%) | 8,869 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Portage County
Housing Structures in Portage County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 20,381 | 69.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 988 | 3.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,483 | 5.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,237 | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,974 | 6.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 2,144 | 7.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,104 | 3.8% |
| Total | 29,311 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portage County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 18,971 (93.1%) | 1,410 (6.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 379 (38.4%) | 609 (61.6%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 262 (17.7%) | 1,221 (82.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3 (0.2%) | 1,234 (99.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3 (0.2%) | 1,971 (99.9%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2,144 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 824 (74.6%) | 280 (25.4%) |
| Total | 20,442 (69.7%) | 8,869 (30.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portage County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 19 (0.1%) | 272 (3.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 323 (1.6%) | 2,332 (26.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 4,880 (23.9%) | 4,765 (53.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 8,177 (40.0%) | 1,185 (13.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 7,043 (34.4%) | 315 (3.5%) |
| Total | 20,442 (100.0%) | 8,869 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portage County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 12,769 (62.5%) | 4,046 (45.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 4,650 (22.8%) | 469 (5.3%) |
| Electricity | 1,088 (5.3%) | 3,965 (44.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 360 (1.8%) | 37 (0.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 1,550 (7.6%) | 227 (2.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 25 (0.1%) | 125 (1.4%) |
| Total | 20,442 (100.0%) | 8,869 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Portage County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 316 (1.5%) | 1,064 (12.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 4,755 (23.3%) | 4,185 (47.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 8,416 (41.2%) | 3,036 (34.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 6,955 (34.0%) | 584 (6.6%) |
| Total | 20,442 (100.0%) | 8,869 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Portage County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Portage County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 8,369 | 12,073 |
| Median Property Value | $197,600 | $224,200 |
| Median Household Income | $71,096 | $2,914 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $566 | $587 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,090 | $143 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portage County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 615 (7.3%) | 288 (2.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 665 (8.0%) | 481 (4.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 5,419 (64.7%) | 8,045 (66.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,120 (13.4%) | 2,543 (21.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 246 (2.9%) | 481 (4.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 176 (2.1%) | 177 (1.5%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 128 (1.5%) | 58 (0.5%) |
| Total | 8,369 (100.0%) | 12,073 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portage County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 259 (3.1%) | 353 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 686 (8.2%) | 144 (1.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 542 (6.5%) | 356 (2.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,209 (14.4%) | 395 (3.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,761 (21.0%) | 979 (8.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,368 (16.4%) | 1,895 (15.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,424 (17.0%) | 2,004 (16.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,120 (13.4%) | 3,386 (28.1%) |
| Total | 8,369 (100.0%) | 12,073 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portage County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,801 (33.5%) | 103,456 (856.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,086 (24.9%) | 4,961 (41.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,023 (12.2%) | 3,447 (28.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,409 (28.8%) | 1,549 (12.8%) |
| Total | 8,369 (100.0%) | 12,073 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portage County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 402 (4.8%) | 16 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 507 (6.1%) | 152 (1.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 7,169 (85.7%) | 617 (5.1%) |
| Total | 8,369 (100.0%) | 12,073 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Portage County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portage County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 3,966 (96.7%) | 137 (3.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 10,255 (97.8%) | 234 (2.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 9,575 (90.1%) | 1,055 (9.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 6,679 (88.2%) | 897 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,392 (93.8%) | 489 (6.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,519 (95.8%) | 334 (4.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 8,926 (95.3%) | 445 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7,374 (99.9%) | 7 (0.1%) |
| 75 Years and older | 4,779 (99.9%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| Total | 66,465 (94.9%) | 3,603 (5.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portage County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 3,966 (96.7%) | 137 (3.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 10,255 (97.8%) | 234 (2.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 9,575 (90.1%) | 1,055 (9.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portage County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 5,652 (91.7%) | 510 (8.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 9,713 (92.8%) | 754 (7.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,207 (93.2%) | 743 (6.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10,086 (93.8%) | 662 (6.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 28,224 (97.5%) | 740 (2.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portage County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,322 (32.2%) | 3,039 (74.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,605 (24.8%) | 8,191 (78.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,335 (12.6%) | 8,655 (81.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,077 (14.2%) | 5,830 (76.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,127 (14.3%) | 6,638 (84.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,202 (15.3%) | 6,625 (84.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,455 (15.5%) | 7,922 (84.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7,245 (98.2%) | 4,898 (66.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4,712 (98.5%) | 3,683 (77.0%) |
| Total | 22,080 (31.5%) | 55,481 (79.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portage County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 187 (3.5%) | 116 (2.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 740 (7.3%) | 585 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,345 (10.5%) | 1,283 (10.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,045 (28.2%) | 397 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 857 (41.6%) | 1,027 (37.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Portage County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 27 (0.5%) | 66 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 259 (2.5%) | 38 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 436 (3.4%) | 191 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 592 (16.0%) | 87 (2.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 477 (23.1%) | 397 (14.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.1%) | 66 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 39 (0.4%) | 31 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 312 (2.4%) | 208 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87 (2.4%) | 86 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 111 (5.4%) | 173 (6.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 158 (3.0%) | 113 (2.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 505 (5.0%) | 526 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 594 (4.6%) | 594 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 167 (4.5%) | 72 (2.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 167 (8.1%) | 212 (7.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.1%) | 63 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 190 (1.9%) | 42 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 544 (4.3%) | 744 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 459 (12.4%) | 241 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 382 (18.5%) | 691 (25.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 39 (0.7%) | 63 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 65 (0.6%) | 40 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 266 (2.1%) | 189 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 151 (4.1%) | 124 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 173 (8.4%) | 207 (7.6%) |
Technology Access in Portage County
Computing Device Access in Portage County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 23,924 | 81.6% |
| Smartphone | 25,310 | 86.4% |
| Tablet | 17,521 | 59.8% |
| No Computing Device | 1,709 | 5.8% |
| Total | 29,311 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Portage County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 41 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 22,382 | 76.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 3,221 | 11.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,354 | 4.6% |
| No Internet | 2,712 | 9.2% |
| Total | 29,311 | 100.0% |
Portage County Summary
Portage County is located in the central part of Wisconsin, and is bordered by Wood, Waushara, Waupaca, Marathon, and Adams counties. It is part of the Wisconsin Central Plain region, and is home to the cities of Stevens Point, Plover, and Rosholt. The county seat is Stevens Point.
History
Portage County was established in 1836, and was named after the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway, which was used by Native Americans to travel between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. The county was originally part of the Wisconsin Territory, and was part of the original Wisconsin counties. The first settlers arrived in the area in the 1830s, and the county was officially organized in 1844.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Menominee, Potawatomi, and Ojibwe. The first European settlers were mostly of German and Polish descent, and the county was largely agricultural. The first railroad line was built in 1871, connecting Stevens Point to Wausau. This allowed for the development of the county’s lumber and paper industries.
Geography
Portage County is located in the central part of Wisconsin, and is bordered by Wood, Waushara, Waupaca, Marathon, and Adams counties. It is part of the Wisconsin Central Plain region, and is home to the cities of Stevens Point, Plover, and Rosholt. The county seat is Stevens Point.
The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 571 square miles is land and 5 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the town of Alban, at an elevation of 1,092 feet.
The county is home to several rivers and lakes, including the Wisconsin, Plover, and Eau Claire Rivers, and Lake Wausau. The county is also home to several state parks, including the Amherst State Wildlife Area, the Plover River State Wildlife Area, and the Rosholt State Wildlife Area.
Economy
Portage County’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to several large employers, including the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Sentry Insurance, and the Portage County government.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, and the county is home to several large farms. The county is also home to several food processing plants, including the Wisconsin Valley Canning Company and the Wisconsin Valley Potato Company.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy, and the county is home to several large factories, including the Sentry Insurance plant in Stevens Point and the Wisconsin Valley Canning Company in Plover.
Tourism is also an important part of the county’s economy, and the county is home to several popular attractions, including the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the Sentry Insurance Museum, and the Portage County Historical Society.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Portage County had a population of 70,419. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,845. About 6.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Portage County?
Total Population of Portage County is 70,281.
What is the Total Male Population of Portage County?
Total Male Population of Portage County is 35,832.
What is the Total Female Population of Portage County?
Total Female Population of Portage County is 34,449.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Portage County?
There are 104.01 Males per 100 Females in Portage County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Portage County?
There are 96.14 Females per 100 Males in Portage County.
What is the Median Population Age in Portage County?
Median Population Age in Portage County is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Portage County
Average Family Size in Portage County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Portage County
Average Household Size in Portage County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Portage County?
Per Capita income in Portage County is $37,990.
What is the Median Family Income in Portage County?
Median Family Income in Portage County is $94,371.
What is the Median Household income in Portage County?
Median Household Income in Portage County is $71,301.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Portage County?
Income or Wage Gap in Portage County is 32.7%.
Women in Portage County earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Portage County?
Family Income Deficit in Portage County is $11,966.
Families that are below poverty line in Portage County earn $11,966 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Portage County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Portage County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Portage County?
There are 38,970 People in the Labor Forcein in Portage County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Portage County?
66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Portage County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Portage County?
Unemployment Rate in Portage County is 3.3%.