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Compare Michigan City to Portage

This post compares Michigan City, 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 Michigan City (city) Portage (city)
Population 31,352 36,849
Income (median) $36,967 $44,560
Home Value (median) $89,000 $141,000
White 63% 83%
Black 28% 9%
Asian 0% 1%
With Kids 29% 33%
Age (median) 37 39
Rentals 46% 31%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Michigan City or Portage?
A: Michigan City has a similar population count than Portage: 31352 compared with 36849 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Michigan City or Portage?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Michigan City.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Michigan City does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 46% for Michigan City versus 31% for Portage.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Michigan City may include: Lawrence, Marion, and Anderson.

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

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