Demographics & People — Portage, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,374 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,149 |
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| Family Households | 2,390 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2241 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,039 |
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| Black or African American | 553 |
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| Asian | 74 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 641 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,441 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,724 |
| Irish | 1,551 |
| Other groups | 1,503 |
| Polish | 695 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 688 |
| Norwegian | 648 |
| English | 512 |
| American | 492 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 421 |
Language
| English Only | 9,311 |
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| Spanish | 317 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,711 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 581 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,491 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.4% |
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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, Wisconsin.
