Portage Township, IN
Living in Portage Township
Bikeability30
Walkability12
Commute42
Public Transit21
Affordability75
Public Safety95
Airports89
Hospitals59
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
47kPopulation+465 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate42%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$772Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage Township
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5
Property Crime in Portage Township
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage Township, IN
Nativity of Our Savior School
1 miles, S
Portage Christian School
2 miles, SW
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
3 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Portage Township, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
8 miles, W
Valparaiso University
11 miles, SE
DeVry University-Indiana
11 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage Township, IN
St Mary Medical Center Inc
6 miles, SW
Porter Regional Hospital
7 miles, E
Porter-Starke Services Inc
9 miles, SE
Methodist Hospitals Inc
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Portage Township, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
33 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
45 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
47 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
95 miles, NE