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Compare Portage to Lawrence

This post compares Portage, Indiana to Lawrence, 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) Lawrence (city)
Population 36,849 48,081
Income (median) $44,560 $44,325
Home Value (median) $141,000 $133,600
White 83% 64%
Black 9% 27%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 33% 31%
Age (median) 39 35
Rentals 31% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Lawrence?
A: Portage has a similar population count than Lawrence: 36849 compared with 48081 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lawrence does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 31% for Portage versus 34% for Lawrence.

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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