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Compare Monroe to Portage

This post compares Monroe, Michigan to Portage, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Monroe (city) Portage (city)
Population 20,128 48,072
Income (median) $41,592 $49,372
Home Value (median) $110,900 $153,800
White 89% 87%
Black 5% 5%
Asian 0% 3%
With Kids 31% 30%
Age (median) 35 37
Rentals 35% 32%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Monroe or Portage?
A: Monroe has a much smaller population count than Portage: 20128 compared with 48072 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Monroe does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 35% for Monroe versus 32% for Portage.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Monroe may include: Dearborn-Heights, Lincoln-Park, and Walker.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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