Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Portage: Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
About
Portage is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,324 and a population density of 412 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,381 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Portage
| Population : | 10,381 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Columbia County |
| Different from : | Portage County |
| Postal code : | 53901 |
| Area : | 25.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 794 feet / 242 meters |
| Capital city : | Portage is capital of Columbia County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:25:54 (22nd March 2023) |
| Density : | 415 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portage is located at 43°32'21"N 89°27'45"W (43.5391500, -89.4626200).
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Official website of Portage
Demographics
The population of Portage increased by 0.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,324 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,260 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,227 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,171 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,182 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,372 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,353 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,481 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,439 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,399 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,381 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Portage zip code is 53901.
County name: Columbia, County
fips: 55021
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People born in Portage (26)
People born in Portage, including author and playwright Zona Gale, historian Frederick Jackson Turner, politician Russell W. Peterson, .
List
- Maureen Clark (American curler) she was born in 20/12/1982
- John Edward Kelley (American politician (1853-1941)) he was born in 27/03/1853
- Lori Mountford (American curler) she was born in 31/07/1959
- James J. Lindsay (United States general) he was born in 10/10/1932
- Arthur Hale Curtis (American football player and coach) he was born in 20/05/1881
- Ben Brancel (American politician) he was born in 31/07/1950
- Earl Abell (American football player and coach, basketball coach (1892-1956)) he was born in 29/05/1892
- George Davies (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1868
- Guy W. S. Castle (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 08/02/1879
- Margery Latimer (American writer) she was born in 06/02/1899
- Mike Thompson (American football player) he was born in 22/12/1971
- Nene Humphrey (American artist) she was born in 18/03/1947
- Philip Hayes (United States general) he was born in 16/06/1887
- Russ Rebholz (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 01/01/1909
- Ryan Brunt (American curler) he was born in 18/11/1985
- Walt Ambrose (American football player (1905-1968)) he was born in 07/08/1905
- Merton Clivette (artist) he was born in 11/06/1868
- Wellington Porter McFail he was born in 30/01/1892
Schools in Portage
College & universities near Portage, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475413 | Panache Academy of Beauty | Baraboo (WI) | 53913-2596 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portage, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POG | Portage | 400 West Oneida Street | RAIL |
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
| WSF | Westfield, WI | 244 North Pioneer Park Road | BUS |
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Post offices near Portage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portag Post Office | Portage (WI) | 53901 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Portage , Indiana city in Porter County, Indiana, United States with a population of 90,543 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 Columbia County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Columbia County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wisconsin | 4,189 | Census designated place in Columbia and Sauk counties in Wisconsin, United States |
| Lodi | 3,322 | City in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Poynette | 2,508 | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Dekorra | 2,347 | Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Pardeeville | 2,053 | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Fall River | 1,757 | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Wyocena | 1,688 | Town in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Lewiston | 1,244 | Town in Wisconsin, USA |
| Marcellon | 1,115 | Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Rio | 1,047 | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Lowville | 1,030 | Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Arlington | 822 | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Leeds | 781 | Town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cambria | 748 | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin |
| Otsego | 707 | Town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Columbus | 652 | City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Portage distances to largest Wisconsin cities
