Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County is home to 70,832 people. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Wisconsin rate (10.6%). The median household income is $76,070.
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| Measure | Value | Wisconsin | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,832 | 5,914,872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $76,070 | $77,485 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.1% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.8% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 33.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $243,100 | $266,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $940 | $1,087 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 39.1% | 43.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.0 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.