Portage, MI is a small city with a population of 20,371 and a population density of 1,196 people per square mile. It is located in Kalamazoo county in the state of Michigan and is conveniently situated close to many other major cities. The city offers many popular local businesses such as Target, Kroger, Walmart, and Meijer. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy near Portage including fishing on Gourdneck Lake, kayaking on the nearby Kalamazoo River or hiking at Celery Flats Historical Area. For active locals who enjoy sports and competitions there are numerous sporting events hosted by organizations such as West Michigan All Star Sports Academy or Portage Soccer Club.
The population in Portage (zip 49002) is 20,371. There are 1,154 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Portage (zip 49002) is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Portage (zip 49002) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Portage (zip 49002)
- 51.1% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 15.7% have children, but are single
Race in Portage (zip 49002)
- 84.0% are White
- 4.6% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander