Portage County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 70,375

County Seat: Stevens Point

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Median Home Value

$230,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,284

Across all households

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Two or More Races2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.0%

65 Years and Over

17.8%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

5.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,284

Mean Household Income

$92,252

Per Capita Income

$39,476

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$230,400

Median Rent

$903/mo

Total Housing Units

31,496

Owner-Occupied

69.3%

Renter-Occupied

30.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Married Couple Households

48.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.9%

Average Household Size

2.28

Broadband Internet Access

91.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55097.