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Compare Columbus to Portage

This post compares Columbus, Indiana to Portage, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Columbus (city) Portage (city)
Population 46,926 36,849
Income (median) $50,583 $44,560
Home Value (median) $148,500 $141,000
White 81% 83%
Black 2% 9%
Asian 10% 1%
With Kids 31% 33%
Age (median) 36 39
Rentals 36% 31%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Portage?
A: Columbus has a larger population count than Portage: 46926 compared with 36849 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Columbus or in Portage?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Columbus.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Columbus or Portage?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Columbus.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Columbus does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Columbus versus 31% for Portage.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Columbus may include: Greenwood, Plainfield, and Valparaiso.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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