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Compare Portage to Michigan City

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

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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