Portage SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Portage summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Portage. Key points include:
There were 209 total crimes in Portage in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Portage is 2,094.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Portage is 80.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Portage is 2,014.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Portage is -1.16% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Portage Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portage / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 209 | 2,094.6 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 80.2 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 60.1 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 201 | 2,014.4 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 160.4 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 181 | 1,814.0 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 40.1 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Portage summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Portage. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Portage is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Portage is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Portage is $288,024.
The median income in Portage is $64,722.
Portage's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Portage Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Portage | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Portage, WI Weather
The average high in Portage is 56.7° and the average low is 35.8°.
There are 70.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 39.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Portage |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Portage, WI Photos
Rankings & Articles For Portage
Locations Around Portage
Map Of Portage, WI
Best Places Around Portage
Waunakee, WI
Population 15,687
Cottage Grove, WI
Population 8,513
Verona, WI
Population 15,232
Oregon, WI
Population 11,547
McFarland, WI
Population 9,160
Mount Horeb, WI
Population 7,736
DeForest, WI
Population 11,501
Sun Prairie, WI
Population 37,570
Middleton, WI
Population 22,301
Stoughton, WI
Population 13,033
Portage Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Portage
The current population in Portage is 10,236. The population has decreased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,236 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 10,374 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 10,450 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 10,351 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 10,412 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 10,406 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 10,361 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,321 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,255 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 10,232 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 10,227 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,251 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 10,267 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 10,285 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,254 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portage
See the full breakdown
Portage is:
83.9% White with 8,584 White residents.
5.9% African American with 602 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 95 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 19 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 223 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 659 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Portage | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.9% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Portage
See the full breakdown
Portage is 45.6% female with 4,663 female residents.
Portage is 54.4% male with 5,573 male residents.
| Gender | Portage | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portage for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
3.0% of adults in Portage completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Portage completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Portage completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Portage completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Portage completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Portage completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Portage completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Portage completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Portage completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Portage | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Portage, Wisconsin
See the full breakdown
6.2% of households in Portage earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Portage earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Portage earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Portage earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in Portage earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Portage earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in Portage earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Portage earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Portage earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.1% of households in Portage earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Portage | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
