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Compare Portage to Midland

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Midland, 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) Midland (city)
Population 48,072 41,958
Income (median) $49,372 $51,850
Home Value (median) $153,800 $144,000
White 87% 89%
Black 5% 2%
Asian 3% 3%
With Kids 30% 29%
Age (median) 37 38
Rentals 32% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Midland?
A: Portage has a similar population count than Midland: 48072 compared with 41958 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Midland does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 32% for Portage versus 36% for Midland.

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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