Portage County, WI

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2021 Population

70,378

0.627% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

1.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.6%

2.85% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,550

8.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$184,900

3.53% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

37,801

0.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Portage County, WI had a population of 70.4k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $65,550. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portage County, WI declined from 70,822 to 70,378, a −0.627% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,316 to $65,550, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portage County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), Other (Hispanic) (1.44%), and White (Hispanic) (1.43%).

None of the households in Portage County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Portage County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portage County, WI are University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2,105 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Portage County, WI was $184,900, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Portage County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Portage County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Portage County, WI borders Adams County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, and Wood County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Stevens Point, WI

Population & Diversity

Portage County, WI is home to a population of 70.4k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.81% of Portage County, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.68k people).

In 2021, there were 29.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.5k people) in Portage County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Portage County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portage County, WI was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portage County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portage County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.5k ± 213
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.13k ± 217
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 310

3.53%

Hispanic Population

2.49k people

3.53% of the people in Portage County, WI are hispanic (2.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portage County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

3.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.68k people

3.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

As of 2021, 3.81% of Portage County, WI residents (2.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portage County, WI was 3.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portage County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,639 ± 237
Gulf War (2001-)
560 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
504 ± 136

Portage County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portage County, WI employs 37.8k people. The largest industries in Portage County, WI are Manufacturing (5,806 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,734 people), and Retail Trade (4,123 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,063), Finance & Insurance ($57,374), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,759).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

37.8k

2021 Value

± 1,217

0.26%

1 Year growth

± 4.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portage County, WI grew at a rate of 0.26%, from 37.7k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portage County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,033 people), Management Occupations (3,744 people), and Production Occupations (3,297 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portage County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.8k

2021 Value

± 1,217

0.26%

1 Year growth

± 4.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portage County, WI grew at a rate of 0.26%, from 37.7k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portage County, WI, are Manufacturing (5,806 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,734 people), and Retail Trade (4,123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portage County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Portage County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,090

Median earning men ± $1,722

$30,104

Median earning women ± $1,399

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,464), Public Administration ($58,636), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,108).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($51,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,616), and Public Administration ($43,214).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

635
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
491
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
319
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$980k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$757k
Manufacturing
$564k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Portage County, WI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Portage County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Portage County, WI awarded 2,105 degrees. The student population of Portage County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,411 male students and 4,718 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portage County, WI are White (1,858 and 89.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (73 and 3.52%), Asian (51 and 2.46%), and Two or More Races (40 and 1.93%).

The largest universities in Portage County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2,105 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Portage County, WI are General Business Administration & Management (146 and 6.94%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (94 and 4.47%), and General Biological Sciences (92 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Portage County, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,698 for in-state students and $15,402 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Portage County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,129 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,129 students enrolled in Portage County, WI, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,003 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
126 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
92 degree-majors awarded
Sociology
90 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portage County, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Portage County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,105 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with 2,105 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 849 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portage County, WI, which is 0.676 times less than the 1,256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,858 degrees mean that there were 25.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 73 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,698) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,633) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portage County, WI was $184,900 in 2021, which is 0.755 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $178,600 to $184,900, a 3.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Portage County, WI is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portage County, WI have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portage County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Portage County, WI is $65,550. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Portage County, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $90,955, followed by Census Tract 9607.01 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $82,031 and $79,491.

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Portage County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.192%.

Housing

Property

$184,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,637

$20,338

Median Property Taxes

±$768

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portage County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Portage County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70% of the housing units in Portage County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portage County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9607.01
Census Tract 9602

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portage County, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $90,955, followed by Census Tract 9607.01 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $82,031 and $79,491.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Portage County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,550

Median Household Income

± $1,760

29k

Number of Households

± 1,044

In 2021, the median household income of the 29k households in Portage County, WI grew to $65,550 from the previous year's value of $60,316.

The following chart displays the households in Portage County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Portage County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Worked At Home (9.66%)
Carpooled (7.75%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Portage County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.66%) and those who carpooled to work (7.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portage County, WI have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Portage County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portage County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portage County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portage County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Portage County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.192%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portage County, WI (7.1k out of 67.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portage County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.1% of the children was living in poverty in Portage County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 113 in Portage County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.76 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Portage County, WI has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 9.82% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Portage County, WI see 2283 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.98% increase from the previous year (2217 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1421 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 789 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,283 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Portage County, WI

Primary care physicians in Portage County, WI see an average of 2,283 patients per year. This represents a 2.98% increase from the previous year (2,217 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Portage County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.74%

Uninsured

58.6%

Employer Coverage

9.82%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portage County, WI declined by 3.35% from 4.9% to 4.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portage County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 27.7 in Portage County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Portage County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.4% in Portage County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Portage County, WI.

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