Portage city, Wisconsin
Portage city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portage city is a geographic entity located in Columbia County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,956. The land area covers 8.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,956 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,132 | ±245 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,446 | ±255 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,132 | ±245 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 314 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $204,900 | ±$15,406 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,008 | ±$78 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,722 | ±$6,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,118 | ±$2,638 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,228 | ±414 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,927 | ±380 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF PORTAGE
GUS Population: 9,975 (2024)
ID: 136525
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
115 W PLEASANT ST, PORTAGE WI 53901-1742
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GUS Population: 58,113 (2024)
ID: 177055
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN BD OF SUPERVISORS
400 DE WITT ST, PORTAGE WI 53901-2159
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Portage | 11-12 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Portage | KG-05 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Portage | 02-05 | Portage, WI | |
| Alternative School Portage | 09-12 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Portage | 09-12 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Portage | PK | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Portage | 06-08 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Portage | KG-01 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 2817 NEW PINERY ROAD, PORTAGE, WI, 53901 |
(608) 742-4131
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PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 253 W. EDGEWATER ST., PORTAGE, WI, 53901 |
(608) 742-4959
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ANGIE WILLIAMS COX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 119 N. MAIN ST., PARDEEVILLE, WI, 53954 |
(608) 429-2354
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WYOCENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 165 E. DODGE ST., WYOCENA, WI, 53969 |
(608) 429-4899
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ENDEAVOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 400 CHURCH ST., ENDEAVOR, WI, 53930 |
(608) 587-2902
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POYNETTE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 118 N. MAIN ST., POYNETTE, WI, 53955 |
(608) 635-7577
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RIO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 324 W. LYONS ST., RIO, WI, 53960 |
(920) 992-3206
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PACKWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | N3511 STATE ST., PACKWAUKEE, WI, 53953 |
(608) 589-5202
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CARNEGIE-SCHADDE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 230 FOURTH AVE., BARABOO, WI, 53913 |
(608) 356-6166
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KILBOURN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 620 ELM ST., WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, 53965 |
(608) 254-2146
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PORTAGE WWTP, WI US, located 1.9 miles from Portage city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1° | 9.9° | 18.0° | 1.44" | 10.2" |
| February | 30.6° | 13.2° | 21.9° | 1.41" | 10.0" |
| March | 42.4° | 24.0° | 33.2° | 2.18" | 5.5" |
| April | 55.7° | 35.8° | 45.8° | 4.15" | 2.2" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.8° | 58.0° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 57.9° | 67.9° | 5.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 61.6° | 71.6° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 59.4° | 69.6° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.6° | 50.7° | 61.6° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 39.0° | 49.2° | 2.86" | 0.5" |
| November | 44.2° | 28.3° | 36.3° | 2.22" | 2.0" |
| December | 31.8° | 17.1° | 24.4° | 1.68" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Dekorra CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Pardeeville village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Wyocena village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Briggsville CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Poynette village | Village | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502164100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.