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Portage, IN

Founded 1967Porter CountyElev. 194 m
Population
37,951
Median home
$210,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Portage

With about 37,951 residents, Portage is one of Indiana's notable places. Portage was founded in 1967 and sits in Porter County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $72,833. Homes carry a median value of $210,800, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.8%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,951
Median age
39
Median household income
$72,833
Per-capita income
$34,401
Poverty rate
11.2%
High-school grad or higher
90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16%
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg. commute
28.2 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.8%
Hispanic or Latino18.9%
Black10.1%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.3%
Production, transportation & material moving23.3%
Sales & office18.3%
Service15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,800
Median gross rent
$1,138/mo
Owner-occupied
71.8%
Median year built
1979
Households
14,947
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Portage has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading51%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Neighbors' New Vistas High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Portage High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
William Fegely Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Willowcreek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Central Elementary SchoolElementary
Crisman Elementary SchoolElementary
Ethel R Jones Elementary SchoolElementary
George L Myers Elementary SchoolElementary
Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolElementary
Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% below national
Portage257
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% below national
Portage1,132
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Portage Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Portage.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Porter County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Portage is in Porter County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Portage was founded in 1967 and sits in Porter County. Elevation ~194 m.

Map of Portage
Portage, IN
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Registered sex offenders in Portage, IN (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Portage, Indiana.

Edward Allen Baker, 32
Portage · Porter County · 46368
Michael S. Hernandez, 79
Portage · Porter County · 46368

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Portage — frequently asked

What is the population of Portage, Indiana?
Portage has a population of about 37,951, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Portage?
The median home value in Portage is $210,800, and the median gross rent is $1,138/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Portage safe? What is the crime rate?
Portage Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 257 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Portage face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Porter County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Portage?
Portage has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Portage?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Portage. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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