Portage is a town located in Box Elder County Utah. Portage has a 2024 population of 293. Portage is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 277 in 2020.
The average household income in Portage is $92,175 with a poverty rate of 4.07%. The median age in Portage is 33.3 years: 34.3 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 95.07% |
| Other race | 5 | 2.24% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81 | 2.75 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 49 | 3.55 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 24 | 1.04 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 2.14% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 7.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 54.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 35 | 25% |
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 | 128 | 127 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,114 | $41,250 | $38,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,625 | $41,944 | $38,000 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $41,250 | $0 |
$40,625
Average Earnings
$41,944
Average Male
$38,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.54% of Portage residents speak only English, while 13.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 9 | 4.59% |
4.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.45%
Male Poverty Rate
2.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portage is White, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portage is White, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
| Some College | 6.82% |
| High School | 5.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $113,200 |
| Households | $55,313 | $92,175 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,500 | $37,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
68.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 8.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
78.92%
Born in Portage
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
2.69%
Naturalized
96.86% of Portage residents were born in the United States, with 78.92% having been born in Utah. 0.45% 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 | 313 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 309 | 4 | 1.31% |
| 2027 | 305 | 4 | 1.33% |
| 2026 | 301 | 4 | 1.35% |
| 2025 | 297 | 4 | 1.37% |
| 2024 | 293 | 4 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 289 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 288 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 289 | 12 | 4.33% |
| 2020 | 277 | 11 | 4.14% |
| 2019 | 266 | 9 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 257 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 255 | 7 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 248 | 3 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 245 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 243 | 3 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 240 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 240 | -3 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 243 | 4 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 239 | 0 | 0% |