This was 15.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,412.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Portage for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 589 | 8.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,189 | 30.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 811 | 11.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 561 | 7.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,182 | 16.3 |
Associate's degree | 758 | 10.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 709 | 9.8 |
Master's degree | 289 | 4 |
Professional school degree | 94 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 52 | 0.7 |