Portage township, Minnesota
Portage township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portage township is a geographic entity located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 163. The land area covers 138.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 163 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.2 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 89 | ±23 | 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 | 247 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 89 | ±23 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 158 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $184,800 | ±$19,784 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,958 | ±$16,033 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,203 | ±$6,566 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 17 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | ±6.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 63 | ±27 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.9% | ±15.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF PORTAGE
GUS Population: 164 (2024)
ID: 208564
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
6224 CRANE LAKE RD, BUYCK MN 55771-8401
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GUS Population: 200,794 (2024)
ID: 204734
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 N 5TH AVE W, ROOM 202, DULUTH MN 55802-1287
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Education
No public or private school records currently linked for this geographic area.
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Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 1 civic institution across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 103 SOUTH RIVER ST., COOK, MN, 55723 |
(218) 666-2210
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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 ORR 3E, MN US, located 7.5 miles from Portage township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9° | -7.9° | 3.5° | 0.90" | — |
| February | 20.9° | -6.1° | 7.4° | 0.65" | — |
| March | 33.8° | 8.3° | 21.1° | 0.88" | — |
| April | 48.0° | 23.1° | 35.5° | 1.72" | — |
| May | 61.2° | 35.1° | 48.2° | 2.73" | — |
| June | 70.9° | 45.7° | 58.3° | 4.16" | — |
| July | 75.3° | 50.7° | 63.0° | 4.13" | — |
| August | 74.0° | 48.0° | 61.0° | 3.06" | — |
| September | 64.3° | 41.4° | 52.9° | 2.97" | — |
| October | 49.5° | 30.7° | 40.1° | 2.33" | — |
| November | 33.4° | 17.4° | 25.4° | 1.50" | — |
| December | 20.7° | 2.2° | 11.4° | 1.00" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orr city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Cook city | City | 19.8 mi | — |
| Nett Lake CDP | CDP | 20.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2713752090. • 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.