Portage, IN Demographics

A map of Portage's Population by Race

Portage, Indiana had a population of 37,926 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 11.2% Black, 1.0% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Portage, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is the 24th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Portage's White Population

24,215 residents of Portage identify as White, or 63.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Portage slightly less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is ranked #671 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more White than neighboring Lake Station (57.5% White). Portage is less White than neighboring Ogden Dunes (88.2% White), Burns Harbor (80% White), South Haven (76.7% White), and Wheeler (88% White).

Portage's Black Population

4,258 residents of Portage identify as Black, or 11.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Black than neighboring Ogden Dunes (2.1% Black), Burns Harbor (4% Black), South Haven (4.7% Black), Wheeler (0.7% Black), and Lake Station (4.9% Black).

Portage's Asian Population

373 residents of Portage identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is ranked #123 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Asian than neighboring South Haven (0.4% Asian), Wheeler (0% Asian), and Lake Station (0.3% Asian). Portage is less Asian than neighboring Ogden Dunes (1.3% Asian), and Burns Harbor (1.3% Asian).

Portage's Hispanic Population

7,192 residents of Portage identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portage slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Hispanic than neighboring Ogden Dunes (5.1% Hispanic), Burns Harbor (11.2% Hispanic), South Haven (13.3% Hispanic), and Wheeler (8.3% Hispanic). Portage is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Station (31.7% Hispanic).

Portage's Native American/Other Population

208 residents of Portage identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ogden Dunes (0.3% Native American/Other), and Wheeler (0% Native American/Other). Portage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burns Harbor (1.1% Native American/Other), South Haven (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lake Station (0.7% Native American/Other).

Portage's Multiracial Population

1,680 residents of Portage identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Portage is ranked #176 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Multiracial than neighboring Ogden Dunes (3% Multiracial), Burns Harbor (2.5% Multiracial), South Haven (4.3% Multiracial), and Wheeler (3% Multiracial). Portage is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Station (4.9% Multiracial).

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