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Compare Portage to La Porte

This post compares Portage, Indiana to La Porte, 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) La Porte (city)
Population 36,849 21,825
Income (median) $44,560 $33,636
Home Value (median) $141,000 $93,400
White 83% 88%
Black 9% 2%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 33% 30%
Age (median) 39 36
Rentals 31% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or La Porte?
A: Portage has a larger population count than La Porte: 36849 compared with 21825 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Portage or La Porte?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Portage.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: La Porte does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 31% for Portage versus 42% for La Porte.

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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