Wisconsin Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,832 (100%) |
| Population Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,070 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,191 |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,746 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 20,695 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,984 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,067 (6.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 29,679 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 17,843 (60.1%) |
The table below compares Portage County to the other 72 counties and county equivalents in Wisconsin by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 23 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 24 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 23 | 69th |
| Per Capita Income | # 31 | 58th |
| Diversity Index | # 34 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Wisconsin Census Data Comparison Tool.
