Portage township, Pennsylvania
Portage township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portage township is a geographic entity located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 154. The land area covers 37.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 154 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.7 yrs | ±7.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 84 | ±24 | 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 | 229 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 84 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 145 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $181,300 | ±$103,729 |
| Median Gross Rent | $808 | ±$193 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,750 | ±$21,219 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,624 | ±$5,286 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±6.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 97 | ±38 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.3% | ±10.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF PORTAGE
GUS Population: 157 (2024)
ID: 174680
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
23 STATE ST, AUSTIN PA 16720-1721
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GUS Population: 15,993 (2024)
ID: 173736
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN
1 NORTH MAIN ST, STE 207, COUDERSPORT PA 16915
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Portage | PK-06 | Portage, PA | |
| Regular School Portage | 07-12 | Portage, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Austin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Austin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Emporium, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Coudersport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Coudersport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Port Allegany, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Port Allegany, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Emporium, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 27 WEST 4TH. STREET, EMPORIUM, PA, 15834 |
(814) 486-8011
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COUDERSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 502 PARK AVE, COUDERSPORT, PA, 16915 |
(814) 274-9382
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SAMUEL W SMITH MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 201 E MAPLE ST, PORT ALLEGANY, PA, 16743 |
(814) 642-9210
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HAMLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 123 S MECHANIC ST, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749 |
(814) 887-9262
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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 EMPORIUM, PA US, located 8.3 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 | 33.2° | 16.0° | 24.6° | 3.06" | 12.4" |
| February | 36.6° | 16.4° | 26.5° | 2.32" | 10.3" |
| March | 46.1° | 24.3° | 35.2° | 3.20" | 10.8" |
| April | 59.7° | 34.1° | 46.9° | 3.76" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.4° | 44.5° | 57.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.8° | 54.1° | 66.4° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 58.7° | 70.4° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 57.3° | 69.2° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 50.5° | 62.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.0° | 39.2° | 50.6° | 3.82" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.8° | 29.9° | 39.4° | 3.39" | 3.1" |
| December | 37.5° | 22.6° | 30.1° | 3.25" | 9.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
| Prospect Park CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Emporium borough | Borough | 8.3 mi | — |
| Roulette CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Coudersport borough | Borough | 13.4 mi | — |
| Sweden Valley CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210562072. • 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.