Portage, Porter County, Indiana
Portage: City in Porter County, Indiana, United States
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Portage is a city located in the county of Porter in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 88,400 and a population density of 1,236 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 90,543 inhabitants.
The city was created 56 years ago in 1966.
Portage is a city in Porter County, Indiana. The population was 37,926 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Porter County and third largest in Northwest Indiana. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan about 40 miles north of Chicago, Illinois. It is named for the portage between the Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River that existed at its location when it was founded in 1836.
Portage's history dates back to 1832, when a treaty with Native Americans led to the construction of a road connecting Chicago with Fort Dearborn. In 1833, Portage Township was formed from part of LaPorte Township; it included all of what is now known as Porter County except for a small section around Duneland Beach State Park. In 1836, an act of the U.S Congress proclaimed that "the town of Portage" would be platted and laid out "in such manner as may be deemed most advantageous." The platting of this town was done by George Flower and James Maple on June 6th, 1836 with streets running parallel with the shoreline being wide and those running perpendicular being half as wide.
Portage is located at (41.479635, -87.448307).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.6 square kilometers (27.8 sq mi), all land.
Portage's elevation is 194 meters above sea level at City Hall (190 meters above sea level at the Portage Lakefront).
Portage is home to several beautiful parks and recreation areas including:
-Portage Trailways Park: This park contains an outdoor swimming pool and children's playgrounds for families with young children. There are also picnic shelters available for parties or small events such as birthday celebrations or family reunions.
-Sugar Creek Park: This park offers hiking trails through wooded areas where hikers can see wildlife such as deer or foxes roaming freely throughout the park grounds without fear of being hunted by humans because they are protected under laws passed by Congress back in 1836!
Quick Facts about Portage
| Population : | 90,543 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Porter County |
| Postal code : | 46368 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 71.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1967 (56 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:37:49 (4th February 2023) |
| Density : | 1,266 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portage is located at 41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W (41.5758700, -87.1761500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Portage
Demographics
The population of Portage increased by 2.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 88,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 89,118 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 90,150 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 90,617 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 90,843 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 91,104 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 91,711 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 91,797 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 91,495 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 91,261 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 90,543 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Portage
1 Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion
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2 Woodland Park
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3 Portage Imagination Glen Park
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4 Countryside Park
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5 Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk
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Where to Stay in Portage
1 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN
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People born in Portage (3)
People born in Portage, including martial artist John Kolosci, martial artist Keith Wisniewski, Christian musician Lexi Elisha, .
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Schools in Portage
College & universities near Portage, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475574 | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College LLC | Gary (IN) | 46409-2404 |
| 150437 | Don Roberts Beauty School | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
| 151360 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary (IN) | 46408-1197 |
| 150251 | College of Court Reporting Inc | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
| 152600 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso (IN) | 46383 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portage, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Portage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portag Post Office | Portage (IN) | 46368 |
| Lake Station Post Office | Lake Station (IN) | 46405 |
| Wheeler Post Office | Wheeler (IN) | 46393 |
| Miller Post Office | Gary (IN) | 46403 |
| Hobar Post Office | Hobart (IN) | 46342 |
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- Portage , Wisconsin fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin with a population of 10,381 people.
- Portage , Pennsylvania home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,351 people.
- Portage , Michigan city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 971 people.
- Portage , Ohio village in Wood County, Ohio with a population of 490 people.
- Portage , Utah town in Box Elder County, Utah, United States with a population of 274 people.
Other cities in Porter County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Porter County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | 33,944 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Chesterton | 13,433 | Town in the U. |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,033 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| South Haven | 5,282 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Porter | 4,840 | Settlement in Indiana, USA |
| Hebron | 3,669 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kouts | 1,963 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Burns Harbor | 1,922 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,083 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Town of Pines | 688 | Town of the United States |
| Beverly Shores | 595 | Town in Indiana |
| Dune Acres | 182 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Portage distances to largest Indiana cities
