Portage Porter County, Indiana
Portage: City in Porter County, Indiana, United States
About
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 55 years ago in 1966.
Portage Quick Facts
| 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 (55 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:15:41 (24th May 2022) |
| 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 |
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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, .
List
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
