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Compare Portage to Okemos

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Okemos, 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) Okemos (CDP)
Population 48,072 22,989
Income (median) $49,372 $65,862
Home Value (median) $153,800 $213,600
White 87% 71%
Black 5% 3%
Asian 3% 17%
With Kids 30% 26%
Age (median) 37 36
Rentals 32% 37%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Okemos?
A: Portage has a larger population count than Okemos: 48072 compared with 22989 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Okemos does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 32% for Portage versus 37% for Okemos.

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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