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Compare Portage to Jackson

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Jackson, 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 Portage (city) Jackson (city)
Population 48,072 32,875
Income (median) $49,372 $33,625
Home Value (median) $153,800 $63,200
White 87% 71%
Black 5% 22%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 30% 35%
Age (median) 37 32
Rentals 32% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Jackson?
A: Portage has a larger population count than Jackson: 48072 compared with 32875 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Jackson does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 32% for Portage versus 45% for Jackson.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Portage may include: Midland, Holt, 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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