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Compare Portage to Norton Shores

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Norton Shores, 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) Norton Shores (city)
Population 48,072 24,234
Income (median) $49,372 $43,601
Home Value (median) $153,800 $116,900
White 87% 91%
Black 5% 2%
Asian 3% 1%
With Kids 30% 25%
Age (median) 37 42
Rentals 32% 18%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Norton Shores?
A: Portage has a larger population count than Norton Shores: 48072 compared with 24234 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Portage does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 32% for Portage versus 18% for Norton Shores.

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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