Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Portage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,019 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,032 inhabitants. Its county seat is Plover, Stevens Point. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Portage County at a glance
Portage County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
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Wisconsin counties
72
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Stevens PointPopulation 25,949
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Portage County
| Population | 71,032 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Portage County |
| Area | 2131 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4760,-89.5014 |
| Capital | Plover, Stevens Point |
| Establishment | December 07, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:06:58 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 33℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Portage County is located at 44°28'34"N 89°30'5"W (44.4760400, -89.5014200). It has 6 neighbors: Adams County, Marathon County, Shawano County, Waupaca County, Waushara County and Wood County.
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The largest city of Portage County is Stevens Point with a population of 25,949. Other cities include, Stockton population 3,007, Whiting population 1,704, Plover population 1,667 and Garfield population 1,645. See all Portage County cities & populated places.
Portage County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | 25,949 | City in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Stockton | 3,007 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Whiting | 1,704 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Plover | 1,667 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Garfield | 1,645 | A city in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Amherst | 1,361 | Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Alban | 908 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| New Hope | 735 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Almond | 699 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Jordan | 654 | Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Park Ridge | 496 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Rosholt | 481 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Junction City | 439 | Village in Portage County Wisconsin |
| Amherst Junction | 392 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Peru | 251 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Blaine | 190 | U. |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain showers likely and patchy fog between 11pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures ri...
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Official Website- Stevens Point
Demographics
The population of Portage County increased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70,019 | - | census |
| 2011 | 70,088 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,425 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,518 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,528 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 70,520 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70,451 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 70,565 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 70,850 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,772 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,032 | 0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Portage County (3)
People born in Portage County, including physician William Garner Sutherland, politician Harold A. Lytie, light keeper, writer and politician Chart Pitt, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Portage County, Ohio county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 162,583 people.
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