Unified School District · MI
Portage Public Schools
Portage Public Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 56,896. The median household income is $90,730 and the median age is 38.3.
56,896
Population
1417
People / sq mi
$90,730
Median Income
38.3
Median Age
Portage Public Schools covers 40 sq mi of land at 1417.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$90,730
Median Household Income
$48,460
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$280,400
Median Home Value
$1,149
Median Rent
73.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.8%
High School+
50.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Portage Public Schools serves a community with a population of 56,896 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Portage Public Schools is $90,730, with a per capita income of $48,460. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Portage Public Schools is 79.6% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 56.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Portage Public Schools, 96.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Portage Public Schools is $280,400, with a median rent of $1,149. The homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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Data for Portage Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2628950).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.