Portage, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Portage, Indiana is 37,951 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $72,833, the median home value is $210,800, and the median age is 39.0.
The population has grown 4.7% since 2010 (36,854 → 38,576).
37,951
Population
1480
People / sq mi
$72,833
Median Income
$210,800
Median Home Value
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Portage covers 25.6 sq mi of land at 1480 people per square mile.
About Portage, IN
Remote work is unusually rare in Portage: 4.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 37,951 residents, Portage is a city in Indiana. It ranks #24 among cities in Indiana by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,833 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $210,800, with typical rent around $1,138.
Portage is among the least college-educated US cities, at 16.0% — below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (4.5%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Portage city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Portage city had a population of 36,854 in 2010 and 38,576 in 2024, a 4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,576 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
38,576
Population (2024)
36,854
Population (2010)
38,576
Peak (2024)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,854 |
| 2011 | 36,987 |
| 2012 | 36,923 |
| 2013 | 36,924 |
| 2014 | 36,888 |
| 2015 | 36,794 |
| 2016 | 36,595 |
| 2017 | 36,734 |
| 2018 | 36,821 |
| 2019 | 36,988 |
| 2020 | 37,963 |
| 2021 | 38,261 |
| 2022 | 38,371 |
| 2023 | 38,496 |
| 2024 | 38,576 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,833
Median Household Income
$34,401
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$210,800
Median Home Value
$1,138
Median Rent
71.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.3%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
86.7%
Public Transit
4.5%
Work From Home
28.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.8%
Foreign Born
91.5%
Non-English at Home
7.5%
Veterans
11.7%
With Disability
93.9%
Health Insurance
95.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.0% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Portage, Indiana has a population of 37,951 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Portage, Indiana is $72,833, with 9.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Portage, Indiana is $210,800, with median monthly rent at $1,138 and a homeownership rate of 71.8%.
The median age in Portage, Indiana is 39.0 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 4.7% since 2010 (36,854 → 38,576).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.