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Compare Portage to Kentwood

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Kentwood, 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) Kentwood (city)
Population 48,072 51,154
Income (median) $49,372 $40,001
Home Value (median) $153,800 $138,400
White 87% 66%
Black 5% 18%
Asian 3% 9%
With Kids 30% 31%
Age (median) 37 34
Rentals 32% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Kentwood?
A: Portage has a similar population count than Kentwood: 48072 compared with 51154 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Kentwood does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 32% for Portage versus 42% for Kentwood.

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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