Portage, WI Demographics

A map of Portage's Population by Race

Portage, Wisconsin had a population of 10,581 in 2020. It was 82.9% White, 5.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.6% 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 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is the 91st 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

8,776 residents of Portage identify as White, or 82.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is ranked #674 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Portage is less White than neighboring Dekorra (94.5% White), Briggsville (96.2% White), Pardeeville (92.4% White), Wyocena (91.7% White), and Endeavor (90.3% White).

Portage's Black Population

572 residents of Portage identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Black than neighboring Dekorra (1.6% Black), Briggsville (0% Black), Pardeeville (0.5% Black), Wyocena (0.8% Black), and Endeavor (0% Black).

Portage's Asian Population

121 residents of Portage identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is ranked #178 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Asian than neighboring Dekorra (0% Asian), Briggsville (0.3% Asian), Pardeeville (0.5% Asian), Wyocena (0.8% Asian), and Endeavor (0.5% Asian).

Portage's Hispanic Population

614 residents of Portage identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is ranked #164 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Hispanic than neighboring Dekorra (1.2% Hispanic), Briggsville (1.9% Hispanic), Pardeeville (2.7% Hispanic), and Wyocena (3.4% Hispanic). Portage is less Hispanic than neighboring Endeavor (7.4% Hispanic).

Portage's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of Portage identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is ranked #184 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dekorra (0.4% Native American/Other), Briggsville (0% Native American/Other), Pardeeville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Endeavor (0.2% Native American/Other). Portage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyocena (1.5% Native American/Other).

Portage's Multiracial Population

377 residents of Portage identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portage roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Portage is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Portage is more Multiracial than neighboring Dekorra (2.4% Multiracial), Briggsville (1.6% Multiracial), Pardeeville (3.4% Multiracial), Wyocena (1.9% Multiracial), and Endeavor (1.6% Multiracial).

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