Portage, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Portage is a community in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, home to about 49,259 people spread across 32.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $46,636 a year, and a typical home is worth about $262,300. About 57.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Portage ranks number 25 of 745 in population, number 136 in median household income, number 143 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Portage typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 18°F. The area sees roughly 65 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Portage, MI | 0.6 mi. | 3,221 |
| 2. | Portage, MI | 0.6 mi. | 981 |
| 3. | Kalamazoo, MI | 5.4 mi. | 73,076 |
| 4. | Schoolcraft, MI | 6.2 mi. | 8,214 |
| 5. | Schoolcraft, MI | 6.2 mi. | 1,839 |
| 6. | Kalamazoo, MI | 6.5 mi. | 21,918 |
| 7. | Parchment, MI | 9.1 mi. | 2,008 |
| 8. | Galesburg, MI | 11.0 mi. | 2,023 |
What is the population of Portage, Michigan?
Portage has a population of about 49,259 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Portage, Michigan in?
Portage is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Portage, Michigan?
The median home value in Portage is about $262,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Portage, Michigan?
The median personal income in Portage is about $46,636 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Portage, Michigan?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Kalamazoo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Portage, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 18 degrees, with around 65 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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