Portage County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,832 | — | #782 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,070 | +1.2% | #778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,590 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | -13.8% | #952 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | -19.2% | #1,224 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -20.0% | #807 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Portage County has a population of 70,832, making it the #782 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Portage County is $76,070, ranking #778 out of 3,222 counties — 1.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Portage County is $243,100 (-13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $940/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.7%.
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95.2% of residents in Portage County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County, Wisconsin has a total population of 70,832, making it the 782nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Portage County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Portage County is $76,070, which ranks #778 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Portage County is $243,100, 13.8% below the national median. Renters in Portage County pay a median gross rent of $940 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Portage County, 34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Portage County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Portage County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.