Portage, MI Demographics
A map of Portage's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 39,182 | 80.1% |
Black | 2,467 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 2,414 | 4.9% |
Asian | 2,238 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 2,205 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 385 | 0.8% |
Portage, Michigan had a population of 48,891 in 2020. It was 80.1% White, 5.0% Black, 4.6% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 745 places in Michigan, Portage is the 25th 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
39,182 residents of Portage identify as White, or 80.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Portage slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Portage is ranked #614 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more White than neighboring Kalamazoo (58.4% White), Westwood (71.4% White), and Eastwood (53.4% White). Portage is less White than neighboring Schoolcraft (91.6% White), and Vicksburg (86.6% White).
Portage's Black Population
2,467 residents of Portage identify as Black, or 5.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portage slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Portage is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Black than neighboring Schoolcraft (0.3% Black), and Vicksburg (2.4% Black). Portage is less Black than neighboring Kalamazoo (22.8% Black), Westwood (13% Black), and Eastwood (28.9% Black).
Portage's Asian Population
2,238 residents of Portage identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Portage is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Asian than neighboring Kalamazoo (2.2% Asian), Schoolcraft (0.5% Asian), Vicksburg (0.8% Asian), Westwood (4.2% Asian), and Eastwood (0.4% Asian).
Portage's Hispanic Population
2,205 residents of Portage identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Portage is ranked #231 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Hispanic than neighboring Schoolcraft (2.6% Hispanic), and Vicksburg (3.6% Hispanic). Portage is less Hispanic than neighboring Kalamazoo (9.1% Hispanic), Westwood (5.1% Hispanic), and Eastwood (8.7% Hispanic).
Portage's Native American/Other Population
385 residents of Portage identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Portage is ranked #305 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Schoolcraft (0.5% Native American/Other), and Westwood (0.7% Native American/Other). Portage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalamazoo (1.1% Native American/Other), and Eastwood (0.9% Native American/Other).
Portage's Multiracial Population
2,414 residents of Portage identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Portage is ranked #219 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Multiracial than neighboring Schoolcraft (4.4% Multiracial). Portage is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalamazoo (6.5% Multiracial), Vicksburg (5.9% Multiracial), Westwood (5.6% Multiracial), and Eastwood (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.