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Compare Portage to Mishawaka

This post compares Portage, Indiana to Mishawaka, 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) Mishawaka (city)
Population 36,849 48,582
Income (median) $44,560 $36,259
Home Value (median) $141,000 $93,300
White 83% 84%
Black 9% 7%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 33% 26%
Age (median) 39 35
Rentals 31% 49%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Mishawaka?
A: Portage has a similar population count than Mishawaka: 36849 compared with 48582 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Mishawaka does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 31% for Portage versus 49% for Mishawaka.

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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