Demographics & People — Portage, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 49,015 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~49,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 20,540 |
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| Family Households | 12,747 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40,392 |
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| Black or African American | 2,845 |
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| Asian | 1,643 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,625 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 10,630 |
| German | 10,018 |
| Other groups | 8,693 |
| English | 7,271 |
| Irish | 6,403 |
| Dutch | 4,590 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,601 |
| American | 2,482 |
| Polish | 2,476 |
| Italian | 2,102 |
Language
| English Only | 42,438 |
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| Spanish | 1,389 |
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| Population 5+ | 46,248 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,531 |
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| Population 18+ | 37,981 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Portage, Michigan.
