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Portage, MI

Kalamazoo CountyElev. 268 m
Population
49,015
Median home
$243,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Portage

With about 49,015 residents, Portage is one of Michigan's notable places. Portage sits in Kalamazoo County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $79,529. Homes carry a median value of $243,400, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.6%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
49,015
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$79,529
Per-capita income
$45,616
Poverty rate
7.5%
High-school grad or higher
96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
11.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black5.6%
Asian3.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts49.1%
Sales & office20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving13.6%
Service12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$243,400
Median gross rent
$1,120/mo
Owner-occupied
68%
Median year built
1978
Households
20,540
Avg. household size
2.38

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Portage has 16 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading64%
Math51%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Portage Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Portage Community High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Portage Northern High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Portage Central Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Portage North Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Portage West Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
12th Street ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Amberly Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Angling Road Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Central Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Haverhill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lake Center Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Moorsbridge Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Oakland AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
Portage269
Michigan468
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime74% above national
Portage3,387
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 8% higher 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 · Kalamazoo County
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Portage sits in Kalamazoo County. Elevation ~268 m.

Map of Portage
Portage, MI
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Notable people from Portage
Thomas SchippersTimothy GranaderosAndrew EvansJacob PetersonMax SchuemannEvan RankinWinifred Deforest CoffinTommy HenryNick Keizer
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Nearby cities
Kalamazoo (5 mi)Battle Creek (20 mi)Holland (47 mi)Wyoming (48 mi)Kentwood (48 mi)Grand Rapids (53 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Portage, MI (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Portage, Michigan.

Andrew Stone Gonzalez, 28
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49024
Andrew Stone Gonzalez, 28
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49024
AKA Andrew Gonzalez
Richard Allen Kingsley, 67ABSCONDER
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA Richard A Kingsley
William Edward Hall Jr, 66ABSCONDER
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA William E Hall
David Eugene Jones Jr, 66ABSCONDER
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA David Eugene Jones
Michael Todd Dyksterhouse, 53ABSCONDER
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA Michael Miller, Mike Miller
Michael Lewis Wirth, 41
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA Michael Grant Williams, Michael Wirth
Roy Harris James Jr, 51ABSCONDER
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49002
AKA James Roy Harris, Roy Harris James
James Allen Williams, 62ABSCONDER
Portage · Kalamazoo County · 49024
AKA Jimmy Williams

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, Michigan?
Portage has a population of about 49,015, 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 $243,400, and the median gross rent is $1,120/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Portage safe? What is the crime rate?
Portage Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 269 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 Kalamazoo County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Portage?
Portage has 16 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Portage?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Portage. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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