Portage, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Portage: Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
About
Portage is a city located in the county of Cambria in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,638 and a population density of 3,997 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,351 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Portage
| Population : | 2,351 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Cambria County |
| Area : | 0.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,889 feet / 1795 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:43:49 (2nd June 2023) |
| Postal code : | 15946 |
| Density : | 3,562 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portage is located at 40°23'19"N 78°40'20"W (40.3886800, -78.6722400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Portage decreased by 12.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,605 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,583 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,558 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,531 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,503 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,475 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,442 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,410 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,380 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,351 | -1.23% | estimation process |
Schools in Portage
College & universities near Portage, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214166 | Mount Aloysius College | Cresson (PA) | 16630-1999 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portage, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Portage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portag Post Office | Portage (PA) | 15946 |
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- Portage , Indiana city in Porter County, Indiana, United States with a population of 90,543 people.
- Portage , Wisconsin fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin with a population of 10,381 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 Cambria County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Cambria County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,939 | City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Oil City | 9,618 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Conemaugh | 6,808 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,133 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Elim | 3,727 | City in Alaska |
| Greenwich | 3,640 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Northern Cambria | 3,456 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ebensburg | 3,015 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Nanty Glo | 2,901 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Geistown | 2,242 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Stonycreek | 2,074 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Southmont | 2,048 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit | 2,032 | Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Riverside | 1,839 | Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cresson | 1,585 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Patton | 1,576 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Portage distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
