Portage County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Portage County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55097
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 097
Geography
- Land Area
- 800.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 21.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 822.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.476246
- Longitude
- -89.498070
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 69,971
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 56,722
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 67,601 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,373 | 3.4% |
| White | 63,569 | 90.9% |
| Black | 530 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1,862 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,349 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,371 | 2.4% |
| White | 52,692 | 92.9% |
| Black | 654 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,463 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 380 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 70,832
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,018
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,863
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 63,752 | 90.0% |
| Black | 547 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 2,039 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 64,216
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 20,553 | 32.0% |
| Republican | 19,681 | 30.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,982 | 37.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 28,665 | 44.6% |
| Female | 35,040 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 49,691 | 77.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,103 | 1.7% |
| Black | 108 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1,025 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 32,670
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,698 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic | 478 | 43.3% |
| Black | 32 | 29.6% |
| Asian | 407 | 39.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,895 | 55.5% |
| Female | 16,588 | 47.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,688 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,841 (34.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 31,746
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $242,525
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $963
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 12.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.