Portage, PA Demographics
A map of Portage's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,328 | 94.7% |
Multiracial | 74 | 3.0% |
Hispanic | 33 | 1.3% |
Black | 13 | 0.5% |
Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.1% |
Portage, Pennsylvania had a population of 2,459 in 2020. It was 94.7% White, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is the 560th 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
2,328 residents of Portage identify as White, or 94.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Portage considerably larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is ranked #447 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more White than neighboring Cassandra (88.9% White), Lilly (93.7% White), and Beaverdale (93.6% White). Portage is less White than neighboring Spring Hill (96.7% White), and Wilmore (97.6% White).
Portage's Black Population
13 residents of Portage identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portage slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is ranked #1213 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Black than neighboring Spring Hill (0% Black), Wilmore (0% Black), and Lilly (0.1% Black). Portage is less Black than neighboring Cassandra (1.9% Black), and Beaverdale (0.8% Black).
Portage's Asian Population
8 residents of Portage identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is ranked #1104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Asian than neighboring Spring Hill (0% Asian), Cassandra (0% Asian), Wilmore (0% Asian), Lilly (0% Asian), and Beaverdale (0% Asian).
Portage's Hispanic Population
33 residents of Portage identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portage slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is ranked #1328 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Hill (0.9% Hispanic), Wilmore (1% Hispanic), and Beaverdale (0.7% Hispanic). Portage is less Hispanic than neighboring Cassandra (1.9% Hispanic), and Lilly (1.7% Hispanic).
Portage's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Portage identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is ranked #1356 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cassandra (0% Native American/Other), Wilmore (0% Native American/Other), and Lilly (0% Native American/Other). Portage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaverdale (0.2% Native American/Other).
Portage's Multiracial Population
74 residents of Portage identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Portage is ranked #1106 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Portage is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Hill (2.3% Multiracial), and Wilmore (1.5% Multiracial). Portage is less Multiracial than neighboring Cassandra (7.4% Multiracial), Lilly (4.4% Multiracial), and Beaverdale (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.