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Compare Portage to Anderson
This post compares Portage, Indiana to Anderson, 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 | Portage (city) | Anderson (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,849 | 54,986 |
| Income (median) | $44,560 | $33,747 |
| Home Value (median) | $141,000 | $70,500 |
| White | 83% | 78% |
| Black | 9% | 13% |
| Asian | 1% | 0% |
| With Kids | 33% | 28% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 37 |
| Rentals | 31% | 44% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Anderson?
A: Portage has a smaller population count than Anderson: 36849 compared with 54986 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Portage or in Anderson?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Portage.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Portage or Anderson?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Portage.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Anderson does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 31% for Portage versus 44% for Anderson.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Portage may include: Jeffersonville, Hobart, and Plainfield.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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