Portage town, New York
Portage town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portage town is a geographic entity located in Livingston County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 740. The land area covers 26.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 740 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 352 | ±84 | 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 | 391 | ±84 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 352 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 | ±23 |
| Median Home Value | $145,600 | ±$42,601 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,040 | ±$313 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,556 | ±$27,363 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,620 | ±$5,229 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | ±8.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 122 | ±85 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 381 | ±103 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.1% | ±26.7% |
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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TOWN OF PORTAGE
GUS Population: 746 (2024)
ID: 170872
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
10042 S RIVER RD, HUNT NY 14846-9774
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GUS Population: 61,561 (2024)
ID: 194483
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING ASSISTANT
6 COURT ST, 201, GENESEO NY 14454-1098
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CANASERAGA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | NUNDA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NUNDA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NUNDA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DANSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | DANSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | DANSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | FILLMORE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GAINESVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GAINESVILLE, NY |
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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Houghton University
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College | 12.3 mi away | 1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY, 14744 |
5855679200
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BELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 16 EAST STREET, NUNDA, NY, 14517 |
(585) 468-2266
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SUNY College at Geneseo
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College | 18.6 mi away | 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY, 14454-1465 |
5852455000
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CORDELIA A. GREENE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 11 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CASTILE, NY, 14427 |
(585) 493-5466
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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College | 23.4 mi away | 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802 |
8004253733
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PIKE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 65 WEST MAIN STREET, PIKE, NY, 14130 |
(585) 493-5900
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Alfred University
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College | 23.6 mi away | One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802-1205 |
6078712111
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TOWN OF GAINESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 10 CHURCH STREET, SILVER SPRINGS, NY, 14550 |
(585) 493-2970
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WIDE AWAKE CLUB LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 22 N. GENESEE ST., FILLMORE, NY, 14735 |
(585) 567-8301
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PERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 70 NORTH MAIN STREET, PERRY, NY, 14530 |
(585) 237-2243
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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 MT MORRIS 2 W, NY US, located 12.7 miles from Portage town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4° | 15.4° | 23.4° | 1.87" | — |
| February | 33.7° | 17.2° | 25.5° | 1.49" | — |
| March | 42.2° | 24.1° | 33.1° | 2.14" | — |
| April | 55.7° | 34.8° | 45.3° | 2.65" | — |
| May | 68.8° | 46.6° | 57.7° | 3.12" | — |
| June | 76.6° | 55.5° | 66.0° | 3.84" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 60.0° | 70.4° | 4.10" | — |
| August | 79.2° | 58.4° | 68.8° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 73.0° | 51.0° | 62.0° | 3.00" | — |
| October | 60.4° | 40.9° | 50.6° | 3.06" | — |
| November | 48.3° | 31.9° | 40.1° | 2.33" | — |
| December | 36.7° | 23.2° | 30.0° | 2.10" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt CDP | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Dalton CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Nunda village | Village | 3.2 mi | — |
| Castile village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Pike CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Tuscarora CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3605159179. • 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.