Portage, PA

Portage, Pennsylvania

Portage, Pennsylvania, in Cambria county, is 69 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Johnstown metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,837 people people live in Portage.

The People and Families of Portage

In Portage, about 50% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Portage, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Portage nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Portage had a median family income of $34,539.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($25) in Portage than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Portage Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portage, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Portage is one place with an advantage over most places in Pennsylvania. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Portage, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Portage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Portage, PA

Comparing Portage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Portage Almanac

Portage Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Portage Public Libraries

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Portage Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Portage residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Portage, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Portage High Schools (2004)

PORTAGE AREA HS
814-736-9636
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 418 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Portage Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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