Township · Indiana
Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana
Portage Township, Porter County, township, in Porter County, Indiana. Portage Township, Porter County had 48,733 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,946 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 48,418 (±31). GEOID 1812761110.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,733
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,946 · ACS 2020-2024: 48,418 ±31
Median household income
$76,594
±$3,498 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$218,600
±$7,382 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,248
±$60 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Portage Township, Porter County and what county is it in?
Portage Township, Porter County is a township in Porter County, Indiana. It covers 35.5 square miles of land, 1,351 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Portage Township (Porter County): Portage (city, 37,926 in 2020), South Haven (CDP, 5,084 in 2020) and Ogden Dunes (town, 1,168 in 2020). Part of Chesterton (town) also lies in it.
Portage Township, Porter County is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Portage Township, Porter County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,733 people lived in Portage Township, Porter County on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 47,946 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 48,418 (±31).
| Measure | Portage Township, Porter County | Porter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 48,418±31 | 174,818 | +1,188 |
| Households | 18,728±521 | 68,639 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.07 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,776±494 | 72,662 | no clear change |
Portage Township, Porter County's population since 2000
From 43,956 in 2000 to 48,733 in 2025: up 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Portage Township, Porter County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Portage Township, Porter County?
The median resident of Portage Township, Porter County is 39.7 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.2%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Portage Township, Porter County | Porter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±1.5 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0%±1.3 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±1.3 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 47.9%±1.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.2%±1.7 pts | 11.7% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.0%±2.2 pts | 79.1% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.3%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±1.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9%±1.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7%±2.1 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1%±2.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Portage Township, Porter County earn?
Half of Portage Township, Porter County's 18,728 households earn less than $76,594 a year (±$3,498), against $87,972 in Porter County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $74,031 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Portage Township, Porter County | Porter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,594±$3,498 | $87,972 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,672±$4,598 | $110,512 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,690±$1,798 | $44,216 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9%±2.3 pts | 9.6% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4%±5.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6%±2.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±1.4 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±1.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Portage Township, Porter County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Portage Township, Porter County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $218,600 by its owner (±$7,382). The median renter pays $1,248 a month including utilities, and 34.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Portage Township, Porter County | Porter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $218,600±$7,382 | $281,500 | +$34,611 |
| Median gross rent | $1,248±$60 | $1,219 | +$102 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2%±6.0 pts | 37.9% | −12.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,515±$55 | $1,653 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±2.4 pts | 77.7% | +3.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.3%±2.4 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Housing units | 19,776±494 | 72,662 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±3.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7%±2.3 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1%±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1%±1.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Portage Township, Porter County work and get to work?
84.0% of Portage Township, Porter County's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Portage Township, Porter County | Porter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±2.1 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±2.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.0%±2.4 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 9.5% | +2.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±1.0 | 28.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Portage Township, Porter County?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Portage Township, Porter County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,950 (Tract 505.09) to $117,000 (Tract 504.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.06Porter County | 6,762 | $84,763 |
| Tract 505.01Porter County | 6,443 | $76,674 |
| Tract 505.08Porter County | 6,407 | $61,089 |
| Tract 505.03Porter County | 4,956 | $75,329 |
| Tract 505.09Porter County | 4,557 | $59,950 |
| Tract 504.09Porter County | 4,509 | $90,774 |
| Tract 504.08Porter County | 4,060 | $83,444 |
| Tract 505.07Porter County | 4,043 | $71,818 |
| Tract 504.07Porter County | 3,057 | $87,596 |
| Tract 505.05Porter County | 2,484 | $81,813 |
| Tract 504.05Porter County | 1,140 | $117,000 |
| Tract 9800.01Porter County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Portage Township, Porter County) · Census block assignment files
How does Portage Township, Porter County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Portage Township, Porter County is the 166th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 34th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Portage Township, Porter County ranks 427th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 34th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 474th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 228th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 427th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 444th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 403rd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 99th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 351st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 594th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 600th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 744th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 460th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 415th | 1,088 |
Portage Township, Porter County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Portage Township, Porter County?
5 of the 57 figures for Portage Township, Porter County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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