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Compare Portage to Muskegon

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Muskegon, 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) Muskegon (city)
Population 48,072 38,189
Income (median) $49,372 $32,026
Home Value (median) $153,800 $65,800
White 87% 59%
Black 5% 31%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 30% 32%
Age (median) 37 35
Rentals 32% 50%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Muskegon?
A: Portage has a larger population count than Muskegon: 48072 compared with 38189 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Muskegon does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 32% for Portage versus 50% for Muskegon.

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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