Economy & Jobs — Portage, Wisconsin
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,722 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,973 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,353 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 70 |
| Fast Food | 36 |
| Bars | 30 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Beauty Salons | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
