Portage County Wisconsin Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Portage County Wisconsin area was $65,928 in 2021, the latest figures available. Portage County median household income is $1,197 lower than the median Wisconsin household income and $3,789 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Portage County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Portage County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Portage County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Wisconsin | $67,125 | -2.31% | +2.37% |
| Portage County | $65,928 | +3.02% | +6.35% |
Trends in Portage County, WI Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Portage is $65,928. Real median household income peaked in 2006 at $70,524 and is now $4,596 (6.52%) lower. From a post peak low of $53,454 in 2012, real median household income for Portage has now grown by $12,474 (23.34%).
Real Median Household Income: Portage County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Portage County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Portage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $67,125 | $65,928 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,712 | $63,998 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $68,002 | $59,725 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,572 | $61,989 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,547 | $57,747 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,142 | $60,578 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,627 | $65,464 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,282 | $58,881 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $59,957 | $58,099 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,363 | $53,454 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,840 | $59,976 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $63,284 | $63,650 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $66,253 | $63,813 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $65,510 | $64,529 |
Portage County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Portage County was $81,946 in 2021. Compared to the median Wisconsin family income, Portage County median family income is $3,864 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Portage County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Portage County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Wisconsin | $85,810 | -2.19% | +3.54% |
| Portage County | $81,946 | -4.10% | -1.24% |
Trends in Portage County, WI Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Portage is $81,946. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $86,191 and is now $4,245 (4.93%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Portage County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Portage County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Portage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $85,810 | $81,946 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $87,734 | $85,451 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $86,718 | $86,191 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,880 | $82,979 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,351 | $82,282 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $82,296 | $76,414 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $81,046 | $83,166 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $76,968 | $78,797 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $76,443 | $75,393 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $77,026 | $71,375 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,941 | $73,944 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $79,291 | $80,134 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $82,268 | $84,297 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $81,562 | $81,959 |
Portage County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Portage County was $34,367 in 2021. Compared to the median Wisconsin per capita income, Portage County median per capita income is $2,854 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Portage County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Portage County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Wisconsin | $37,221 | -0.93% | +4.44% |
| Portage County | $34,367 | -2.64% | +5.12% |
Trends in Portage County, WI Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Portage is $34,367. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $35,299 and is now $932 (2.64%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Portage County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Portage County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Portage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $37,221 | $34,367 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $37,571 | $35,299 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $36,633 | $35,058 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $35,640 | $32,693 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $35,366 | $32,436 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $34,889 | $31,432 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $33,808 | $32,926 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,320 | $29,772 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,976 | $28,332 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,913 | $28,495 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,645 | $29,015 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,782 | $27,774 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,049 | $32,246 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,436 | $31,137 |
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