Portage, WI Demographics

A map of Portage's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,584	8,776	83.9%	82.9%
Hispanic	659	614	6.4%	5.8%
Black	602	572	5.9%	5.4%
Multiracial	223	377	2.2%	3.6%
Asian	95	121	0.9%	1.1%
Native American/Other	73	121	0.7%	1.1%

Portage, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 10,236, a decrease from the 10,581 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portage has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Portage, that probability was 30.4% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portage is ranked the 95th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Portage was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portage's White Population

8,584 residents of Portage, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portage is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Portage ranks 674th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portage's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Portage's population has increased from 82.9% to 83.9%.

Portage is less White than neighboring Dekorra (100% White), Briggsville (98.8% White), Pardeeville (96.8% White), Wyocena (95.4% White), and Endeavor (84.9% White).

Portage's Black Population

602 residents of Portage, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portage is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Portage ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portage's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Portage's population has increased from 5.4% to 5.9%.

Portage is more Black than neighboring Dekorra (0% Black), Briggsville (0% Black), Pardeeville (0% Black), Wyocena (0% Black), and Endeavor (2.2% Black).

Portage's Asian Population

95 residents of Portage, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portage is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Portage ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Asian residents' share of Portage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Portage is more Asian than neighboring Dekorra (0% Asian), Briggsville (0% Asian), Wyocena (0.6% Asian), and Endeavor (0.4% Asian). Portage is less Asian than neighboring Pardeeville (1.1% Asian).

Portage's Hispanic Population

659 residents of Portage, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portage is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Portage ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Portage's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.4%.

Portage is more Hispanic than neighboring Dekorra (0% Hispanic), Briggsville (0% Hispanic), Pardeeville (0.4% Hispanic), and Wyocena (2.5% Hispanic). Portage is less Hispanic than neighboring Endeavor (7% Hispanic).

Portage's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Portage, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portage is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Portage ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portage's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Portage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dekorra (0% Native American/Other), Briggsville (0% Native American/Other), Pardeeville (0% Native American/Other), and Wyocena (0.4% Native American/Other). Portage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Endeavor (3.3% Native American/Other).

Portage's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Portage, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portage is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Portage ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portage's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Portage's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.2%.

Portage is more Multiracial than neighboring Dekorra (0% Multiracial), Briggsville (1.3% Multiracial), Pardeeville (1.7% Multiracial), and Wyocena (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.