Portage township is located in Porter County Indiana. Portage township has a 2024 population of 94,685. Portage township is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94,449 in 2020.
The average household income in Portage township is $72,253 with a poverty rate of 24.77%. The median age in Portage township is 31.6 years: 30.9 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portage township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,027 | 55.11% |
| Black or African American | 21,164 | 22.42% |
| Two or more races | 13,166 | 13.95% |
| Other race | 5,899 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 1,634 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 427 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.09% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,838 | 2.48 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 15,868 | 1.29 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Married | 10,657 | 3.34 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 6,487 | 3.75 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 1,826 | 3.34 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,210 | 9.22% |
| Associates Degree | 4,664 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,896 | 15.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,322 | 11.19% |
| High School Graduate | 17,742 | 31.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,524 | 4.47% |
| Some College | 11,146 | 19.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,782 | 30,204 | 11,285 |
| Black | 11,958 | 10,112 | 1,528 |
| Hispanic | 8,703 | 5,955 | 1,374 |
| 2+ Races | 5,560 | 4,117 | 1,069 |
| Other Race | 3,516 | 2,274 | 428 |
| Asian | 896 | 781 | 556 |
| Native American | 258 | 205 | 29 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,754 | $52,991 | $42,310 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,042 | $73,859 | $56,096 |
| High School Graduate | $30,955 | $37,450 | $26,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,781 | $30,877 | $23,152 |
| Overall | $37,212 | $41,903 | $32,620 |
| Some College | $37,973 | $45,853 | $32,597 |
$37,212
Average Earnings
$41,903
Average Male
$32,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.15% of Portage township residents speak only English, while 16.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20,531 | 8,056 | 39.24% |
| White | 43,168 | 7,668 | 17.76% |
| Hispanic | 16,945 | 3,845 | 22.69% |
| Multiple | 12,516 | 3,723 | 29.75% |
| Other | 5,810 | 1,295 | 22.29% |
| Asian | 1,262 | 122 | 9.67% |
| Native | 383 | 102 | 26.63% |
24.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.59%
Male Poverty Rate
26.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portage township is Black, with 39.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portage township is Asian, with 9.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.15% |
| High School | 21.25% |
| Some College | 20.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.68% |
| Female Employed | 14.38% |
| Male Employed | 9.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,986 | $81,264 |
| Households | $50,465 | $72,253 |
| Married Families | $85,086 | $107,751 |
| Non Families | $37,127 | $58,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,282
Number of Veterans
3,018
Male Veterans
264
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 987 |
| Second Gulf War | 646 |
| First Gulf War | 469 |
| Korea | 214 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 802 |
| 65 to 74 | 769 |
| 55 to 64 | 765 |
| 35 to 54 | 681 |
| 18 to 34 | 265 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,277 | 5.25% |
| Black | 578 | 4.09% |
| Other Race | 194 | 4.54% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 1.6% |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 1.98% |
| Islander | 46 | 86.79% |
| Native American | 41 | 11.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.21%
Born in Portage township
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
6.01%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
91.09% of Portage township residents were born in the United States, with 58.21% having been born in Indiana. 6.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 95,775 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 95,557 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 95,339 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 95,121 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 94,903 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 94,685 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 94,467 | 218 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 94,249 | -22 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 94,271 | -178 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 94,449 | 1,185 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 93,264 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 93,270 | -113 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 93,383 | -159 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 93,542 | 459 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 93,083 | 235 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 92,848 | 257 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 92,591 | 245 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 92,346 | -103 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 92,449 | -63 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 92,512 | 0 | 0% |