Portage County Demographics

A map of Portage County's Population by Race

Portage County, Wisconsin had a population of 70,377 in 2020. It was 88.4% White, 1.3% Black, 3.2% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Portage County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Portage County is the 23rd most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.

Portage County's White Population

62,212 residents of Portage County identify as White, or 88.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Portage County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Portage County is ranked #41 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Portage County is more White than neighboring Waushara County (87.9% White), and Marathon County (86.1% White). Portage County is less White than neighboring Waupaca County (92.2% White), Wood County (90.4% White), and Adams County (89% White).

Portage County's Black Population

903 residents of Portage County identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portage County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Portage County is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Portage County is more Black than neighboring Marathon County (0.8% Black), Waupaca County (0.4% Black), and Wood County (0.7% Black). Portage County is less Black than neighboring Waushara County (1.6% Black), and Adams County (2.9% Black).

Portage County's Asian Population

2,252 residents of Portage County identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portage County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Portage County is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Portage County is more Asian than neighboring Waushara County (0.4% Asian), Waupaca County (0.5% Asian), Wood County (1.9% Asian), and Adams County (0.4% Asian). Portage County is less Asian than neighboring Marathon County (6.1% Asian).

Portage County's Hispanic Population

2,620 residents of Portage County identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portage County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Portage County is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Portage County is more Hispanic than neighboring Marathon County (3.2% Hispanic), Waupaca County (3.6% Hispanic), and Wood County (3.2% Hispanic). Portage County is less Hispanic than neighboring Waushara County (6.9% Hispanic), and Adams County (3.9% Hispanic).

Portage County's Native American/Other Population

400 residents of Portage County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portage County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Portage County is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Portage County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waushara County (0.8% Native American/Other), Marathon County (0.7% Native American/Other), Waupaca County (0.7% Native American/Other), Wood County (1% Native American/Other), and Adams County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Portage County's Multiracial Population

1,990 residents of Portage County identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portage County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Portage County is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Portage County is more Multiracial than neighboring Waushara County (2.5% Multiracial), and Waupaca County (2.6% Multiracial). Portage County is less Multiracial than neighboring Marathon County (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.