Portage
City in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Portage is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 10,581 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dekorra, 6.6 miles S.
- 10,581residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.3 km²
- 1,178 / sq mipopulation density
- 53901ZIP code
About Portage
Portage is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 10,581 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Columbia County. It is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
Portage was named for the Fox–Wisconsin Waterway, a portage between the Fox River and the Wisconsin River, which was recognized by Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet during their discovery of a route to the Mississippi River in 1673. The city's slogan is "Where the North Begins."
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Living in Portage
- Median household income
- $64,722
- Median home value
- $204,900
- Median rent
- $1,008/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Portage had 10,581 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,581 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,178 per sq mi (455 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portage at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,581 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.98 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5490° N, 89.4659° W |
| ZIP code | 53901 |
| Official website | ci.portage.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5564100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portage
- Dekorra6.6 mi S
- Pardeeville8.2 mi E
- Wyocena9.1 mi SE
- Briggsville10.0 mi NW
- Poynette11.2 mi S
- Endeavor11.4 mi N
- Rio13.1 mi SE
- Lake Wisconsin14.3 mi SW
- Merrimac14.4 mi SW
- Baraboo14.8 mi SW
- Dalton14.9 mi NE
- Packwaukee15.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Portage
What county is Portage in?
Portage is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Portage, WI?
10,581 people lived in Portage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portage, WI?
The ZIP code of Portage is 53901.
What is the elevation of Portage?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portage?
Dekorra (6.6 mi), Pardeeville (8.2 mi), Wyocena (9.1 mi), Briggsville (10.0 mi), Poynette (11.2 mi).
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