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Porter County

Population in 2012: 36,860 (100% urban, 0% rural). Population change since 2000: +10.0%
 

Males: 17,829  (48.4%)
Females: 19,031  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  36.4 years
Indiana median age:  39.9 years

Zip codes: 46368.

Estimated median household income in 2011: $48,825 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Portage:

$48,825
Indiana:

$46,438
Estimated per capita income in 2011: $22,471

Portage city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2011: $133,301 (it was $100,000 in 2000)
Portage:

$133,301
Indiana:

$122,400
Mean prices in 2011: All housing units: $140,981; Detached houses: $156,711; Townhouses or other attached units: $143,557; In 2-unit structures: $185,369; Mobile homes: $57,640

Median gross rent in 2011: $776.

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  • White alone - 27,687 (75.8%)
  • Hispanic - 5,533 (15.1%)
  • Black alone - 2,714 (7.4%)
  • Asian alone - 294 (0.8%)
  • Two or more races - 198 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 72 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 27 (0.07%)
  • Other race alone - 18 (0.05%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Portage: 97.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (16.2%), Irish (13.2%), Polish (7.5%), English (6.0%), United States (5.1%), Italian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1958

Elevation: 644 feet

Land area: 25.5 square miles.

Population density: 1448 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Portage:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Portage city:

  • Never married: 28.0%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

1,343 residents are foreign born (1.5% Latin America, 0.8% Europe, 0.5% Asia, 0.4% North America).

This city:  3.7%
Indiana:  4.4%



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists there were 40 registered sex offenders living in Portage, Indiana as of April 16, 2014.
The ratio of number of residents in Portage to the number of sex offenders is 933 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2011: $1,452 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2011: $841 (0.8%)

Portage satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gary, IN (8.2 miles , pop. 102,746).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (31.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ogden Dunes, IN (1.7 miles ), South Haven, IN (1.9 miles ), Lake Station, IN (2.0 miles ), Burns Harbor, IN (2.0 miles ), New Chicago, IN (2.2 miles ), Hobart, IN (2.4 miles ), Porter, IN (2.6 miles ), Chesterton, IN (2.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 166 buildings, average cost: $81,600
  • 1998: 184 buildings, average cost: $84,700
  • 1999: 230 buildings, average cost: $78,900
  • 2000: 180 buildings, average cost: $90,700
  • 2001: 172 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2002: 161 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2003: 226 buildings, average cost: $115,400
  • 2004: 203 buildings, average cost: $124,200
  • 2005: 243 buildings, average cost: $133,100
  • 2006: 182 buildings, average cost: $143,300
  • 2007: 106 buildings, average cost: $154,000
  • 2008: 34 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 2009: 33 buildings, average cost: $136,300
  • 2010: 12 buildings, average cost: $157,300
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $161,100
  • 2012: 11 buildings, average cost: $125,800

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.58 N, Longitude: 87.19 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,985 (-8.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,175 (26.5%)

Area code: 219

Portage household income distribution Portage home values distribution


 

Crime rates in Portage by Year
Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Murders 1100001011012
per 100,000 2.93.00.00.00.00.02.80.02.72.70.02.75.4
Rapes 106846775610534
per 100,000 29.217.823.611.517.119.719.513.616.326.813.28.110.7
Robberies 99910157151210101778
per 100,000 26.326.726.528.842.719.741.832.727.126.844.918.921.5
Assaults 223269753743821221561617610055
per 100,000 64.295.0203.4216.1105.3121.2228.3332.4422.9430.8200.8270.2147.8
Burglaries 184137236188178204180252248222181183165
per 100,000 537.2406.7695.6541.7506.4575.2501.1686.6672.3594.0478.2494.4443.4
Thefts 9728991,1371,0879479709201,1901,1481,028974939812
per 100,000 2837.82668.83351.13132.32694.12735.22561.03242.43112.22750.62573.22536.72182.0
Auto thefts 110831008482105981156654675746
per 100,000 321.1246.4294.7242.1233.3296.1272.8313.3178.9144.5177.0154.0123.6
Arson 7649951225425
per 100,000 20.417.811.825.925.614.12.85.45.413.410.65.413.4
City-data.com crime rate (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 301.1) 233.1207.8281.5250.5215.3225.5245.4298.1305.3292.1220.8226.2188.7

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Crime rate in Portage detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 67 (60 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Indiana average:

1.96

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Portage, Indiana accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in July 2013:
Here:

10.0%
Indiana:

8.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +4,141 (+14.1%).

Most common industries in 2007-2011 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Portage-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.4 miles away from the Portage city center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Portage-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Indiana state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Porter County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Portage topographic map

Birthplace of: John Kolosci - Martial artist, Keith Wisniewski - Martial artist.


Hospitals/medical centers near Portage:

  • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; HOBART, IN)
  • "METHODIST HOSPITALS, INC" (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; GARY, IN)
  • "PORTER, VALPARAISO HOSPITAL" (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; VALPARAISO, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Portage, IN

Heliports located in Portage:


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Amtrak stations near Portage:

  • 18 miles: MICHIGAN CITY (100 WASHINGTON ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 19 miles: HAMMOND-WHITING (HAMMOND, 1135 CALUMET AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government website: www.ci.portage.in.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Portage:

  • Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest (about 8 miles; Gary, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,581)
  • Indiana University-Northwest (about 8 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • Valparaiso University (about 12 miles; Valparaiso, IN; FT enrollment: 3,607)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 15 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 6,151)
  • Purdue University-North Central Campus (about 16 miles; Westville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,761)
  • South Suburban College (about 23 miles; South Holland, IL; FT enrollment: 2,553)
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (about 23 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 2,346)

Public high schools in Portage:

Private high school in Portage:

  • PORTAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 247; Location: 3040 ARLENE ST; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Portage:

Private elementary/middle schools in Portage:

  • NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOR SCHOOL (Students: 194; Location: 2929 WILLOWCREEK RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 24; Location: 2780 RUSSELL ST; Grades: KG - 11)
See full list of schools located in Portage, map of school districts: PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

User submitted facts and corrections:

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Notable locations in Portage: North Porter County Government Complex (A), Port of Indiana (B), Burns Harbor South Light 3 (C), Portage Fire Department Station 3 (D), Portage Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (E), Portage Fire Department Station 2 (F), United States Steel Midwest Division Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Portage include: United Pentecostal Church (A), Portage First United Methodist Church (B), Nativity of Our Saviour Catholic Church (C), Holy Cross Lutheran Church (D), Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Center of God Church (E), First Assembly of God Church (F), First Church of the Nazarene (G), First United Presbyterian Church (H), First Southern Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Blake Cemetery (1), Temple of Israel Cemetery of Gary (2), McCool Cemetery (3), Calvary Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Lake Minnehaha (A), Long Lake (B), Robbins Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Willow Creek (A), Salt Creek (B), East Arm Little Calumet River (C), Crisman Ditch (D), Robbins Ditch (E), Samuelson Ditch (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Portage include: Woodland Park (1), Wolfe Park (2), Imagination Glen Park (3), Countryside Park (4), Harbor Oaks Park (5), Hickory Park (6), West Beach Recreation Area (7), Olson Memorial Park (8), Perry Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Global Travel Store Inc (Tours & Charters; 6286 Central Avenue) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Hampton Inn Portage (6353 Melton Road) (1), S & L Auto Sales (5400 USHighway 20) (2), Dollar Inn (6142 USHighway 20) (3), Knights Inn Portage IN (6101 Melton Road) (4), Days Inn Portage (6161 Melton Road) (5), Global Travel Store Inc (6286 Central Avenue) (6), Comfort Inn Portage (2300 Willowcreek Road) (7), Castaway Motel (5400 USHighway 20) (8), Dons Motel (5500 Melton Rd. Us 20) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Porter County - License Branch- Portage (3339 Willowcreek Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 
Porter County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  Pb  SO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 37.3. This is about average.
City:

37.3
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0231. This is significantly better than average. There were 4 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.0231
U.S.:

0.1072
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 0.642. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.642
U.S.:

0.572
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.80. This is better than average. There were 13 monitors within city limits.
City:

1.80
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 21.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.9
U.S.:

13.8
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 20.5. This is about average. There were 19 monitors within city limits.
City:

20.5
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.5
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Portage and their reported violations in the past:

PORTAGE JR. MISS SOFTBALL INC. (Population served: 1000, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
FOREST OAKS MHC, LLC (Population served: 605, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2001 and DEC-06-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2001)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 27 regular monitoring violations
FAIRWAY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 210, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-11-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-11-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2001 and DEC-06-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2001)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2000 and JAN-04-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-2001)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between JAN-19-2000 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-2000)
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 34 regular monitoring violations
CHICAGOLAND CHRISTIAN VILLAGE (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and APR-01-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-16-2002), St Compliance achieved (2 times from SEP-23-2002 to APR-01-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and APR-01-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-17-2001), St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2004)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and FEB-03-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-03-1995)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 47 regular monitoring violations
RYANS TALK OF TOWN BAR (Population served: 102, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-23-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-23-1999), St Compliance achieved (SEP-28-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
TREASURE CHEST MARINA INC. (Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-04-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-04-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
DEMOTTE MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 76, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (APR-13-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-13-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-13-2006), St Public Notif received (APR-18-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-23-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-23-2006), St Boil Water Order (MAR-23-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-28-2002), St Public Notif requested (MAR-28-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2000), St Public Notif received (SEP-05-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-15-1999), St Public Notif requested (JAN-15-1999), Fed Formal NOV issued (JUL-20-1999), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-18-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2001 and JUN-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-17-2001), St Compliance achieved (JUN-28-2002), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2003)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-01-2000 and JUL-18-2003, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-27-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-27-2000), St Compliance achieved (JUL-18-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JAN-06-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-15-2000), Fed FAO issued (AUG-15-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-28-2002), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and JUN-28-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-24-1999), Fed Formal NOV issued (APR-12-2000), Fed FAO issued (AUG-15-2000), St Compliance achieved (JUN-28-2002), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-06-2003)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-01-1999 and JUL-18-2003, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-08-2000), St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2000), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-18-2001), St Compliance achieved (JUL-18-2003)
  • 20 routine major monitoring violations
  • 322 regular monitoring violations
  • 4 other older monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2011: 12.4%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.9% for Black residents, 13.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 61.1% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.8% for other race residents, 25.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Indiana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.7%
Whole state:  66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.4%
Whole state:  6.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Portage, IN

233 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
22 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Portage in 2000:

  • 358 people in nursing homes
  • 25 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 18 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in crews of maritime vessels

Portage compared to Indiana state average:

Portage, Indiana environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • House age below state average.


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Banks with branches in Portage (2011 data):

  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Willowcreek Branch at 3275 Willowcreek Road, branch established on 1984/03/31; Portage Central Branch at 6200 Central Avenue, branch established on 1961/01/12. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • 1st Source Bank: Willowcreek Branch at 3395 Willowcreek Road, branch established on 1995/07/10; Portage Central Branch at 6043 Central Avenue, branch established on 1960/12/16. Info updated 2008/06/16: Bank assets: $4,361.6 mil, Deposits: $3,520.6 mil, headquarters in South Bend, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 79 total offices, Holding Company: 1st Source Corporation
  • Fifth Third Bank: Super K-Mart Branch at 6050 U.S. Highway 6, branch established on 1994/02/20; Portage Branch at 6031 Central Avenue, branch established on 1934/03/01. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Centier Bank: Portage Branch at 6020 Central Avenue, branch established on 1995/06/28; Willowcreek Road Branch at 3320 Willowcreek Road, branch established on 1996/04/24. Info updated 2011/02/16: Bank assets: $2,123.9 mil, Deposits: $1,840.9 mil, headquarters in Whiting, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 47 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancshares, Inc.
  • Horizon Bank, National Association: Portage Branch at 2650 Willowcreek Road, branch established on 1995/10/23. Info updated 2010/06/29: Bank assets: $1,546.9 mil, Deposits: $1,018.1 mil, headquarters in Michigan City, IN, positive income, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Horizon Bancorp
  • BMO Harris Bank National Association: Portage Branch at 6015 U.S. Highway 6, branch established on 1998/01/15. Info updated 2011/07/14: Bank assets: $97,264.0 mil, Deposits: $75,624.6 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, 717 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal
  • MainSource Bank: 5959 Route 6 Branch at 5959 Route 6, branch established on 1934/07/01. Info updated 2009/12/09: Bank assets: $2,729.1 mil, Deposits: $2,167.0 mil, headquarters in Greensburg, IN, positive income, 86 total offices, Holding Company: Mainsource Financial Group, Inc.
  • Woodforest National Bank: Portage Wal-Mart Branch at 6087 Us Highway 6, branch established on 2007/05/26. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions) (Amended And

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Portage, Indiana:

  • Days Inn, 6161 Melton Rd, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 762-2136, Fax: (219) 763-1355
  • Dons Motel, 5500 Milton Rd, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 762-3317
  • Comfort Inn, 2300 Willowcreek, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 763-7177, Fax: (219) 763-2068
  • Holiday Inn Express , 2323 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 762-7777, Fax: (219) 762-7777
  • Super 8 Motel, 6118 Melton Rd, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 762-8857, Fax: (219) 763-2355
  • Country Inn & Suites By Carlson At The Port , 1630 Olmsted Dr, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 764-0021, Fax: (219) 764-0022
  • Hampton Inn , 6353 Melton Rd, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 764-1919, Fax: (219) 764-0020
  • Best Western Portage Hotel & Suites , 6200 Melton Road, Hwy 20, Portage, IN 46368 , Phone: (219) 734-6727, Fax: (219) 841-9721
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Portage, Indiana

Educational Attainment (%) in 2011

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Portage travel time to work - commute
Portage mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

1996 Presidential Elections Results

2000 Presidential Elections Results

2004 Presidential Elections Results

2008 Presidential Elections Results

2012 Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results



Religion statistics for Portage (based on Porter County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.82%
Here41.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents49.7%8.0%6.1%5.4%4.1%
Congregations8.3%8.3%6.4%4.6%5.5%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaSouthern Baptist ConventionOther
Adherents3.0%2.9%2.8%2.4%15.4%
Congregations5.5%6.4%2.8%5.5%46.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
This county:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Porter County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Porter County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 58
This county:

3.62 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
Porter County:

6.55 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.0%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.6%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Porter County:

12.6%
State:

14.3%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 7$21,006$36,0102$859
Other Government Administration 30$63,909$25,5644$3,841
Police Protection - Officers 58$231,881$47,9757$4,483
Police - Other 18$50,740$33,8271$204
Firefighters 61$241,671$47,5420$0
Fire - Other 2$4,902$29,4120$0
Streets and Highways 29$100,965$41,7790$0
Health 2$5,307$31,8420$0
Solid Waste Management 26$74,479$34,3750$0
Parks and Recreation 10$53,094$63,71331$20,057
Other and Unallocable 7$10,390$17,8110$0
Totals for Government 250$858,344$41,20145$29,444

Portage government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Construction - General: $997,000 ($27.05)
    Sewerage: $448,000 ($12.15)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $6,666,000 ($180.85)
    Regular Highways: $4,032,000 ($109.39)
    Police Protection: $3,611,000 ($97.97)
    Fire Protection: $3,343,000 ($90.69)
    Sewerage: $2,897,000 ($78.59)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,333,000 ($36.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,304,000 ($35.38)
    General Public Buildings: $676,000 ($18.34)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $534,000 ($14.49)
    Central Staff Services: $315,000 ($8.55)
    Financial Administration: $208,000 ($5.64)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $94,000 ($2.55)
    Health Services - Other: $62,000 ($1.68)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $215,000 ($5.83)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $175,000 ($4.75)
    Fire Protection: $25,000 ($0.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $111,000 ($3.01)
    Police Protection: $91,000 ($2.47)
    General - Other: $73,000 ($1.98)
    Regular Highways: $72,000 ($1.95)
    General Public Building: $30,000 ($0.81)
    Sewerage: $19,000 ($0.52)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $18,000 ($0.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($0.24)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($0.14)
    Central Staff: $2,000 ($0.05)
    Fire Protection: $2,000 ($0.05)
    Judicial: $1,000 ($0.03)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($0.03)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,478,000 ($257.14)

Portage government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $5,172,000 ($140.31)
    All Other: $1,214,000 ($32.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $729,000 ($19.78)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $547,000 ($14.84)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,365,000 ($37.03)
    Rents: $584,000 ($15.84)
    Interest Earnings: $329,000 ($8.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,585,000 ($43.00)
    Highways: $858,000 ($23.28)
    All Other: $557,000 ($15.11)
  • Tax - Property: $9,944,000 ($269.78)
    NEC: $294,000 ($7.98)
    Public Utilities: $146,000 ($3.96)
    Total General Sales: $0 ($0.00)

Portage government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $4,290,000 ($116.39)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $0 ($0.00)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $3,915,000 ($106.21)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $375,000 ($10.17)

Portage government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,265,000 ($34.32)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $10,432,000 ($283.02)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $703,000 ($19.07)

7.28% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,459 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.28%
Indiana average:

6.54%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($197 average AGI)
Porter County:

0.08%
Indiana average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Lake County, IN  3.09% ($43,404 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  0.71% ($50,714)
from LaPorte County, IN  0.47% ($38,212)


6.78% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($43,357 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.78%
Indiana average:

6.56%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($208 average AGI)
Porter County:

0.04%
Indiana average:

0.03%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Lake County, IN  1.87% ($34,915 average AGI)
to LaPorte County, IN  0.66% ($37,095)
to Cook County, IL  0.42% ($38,684)

Strongest AM radio stations in Portage:

  • WNDZ (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PORTAGE, IN; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIMS (1420 AM; 5 kW; MICHIGAN CITY, IN; Owner: ST. GEORGE BROADCASTING, LLC, ROBERT J. MACCINI, RECEIVER)
  • WLTH (1370 AM; 1 kW; GARY, IN; Owner: WLTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Portage:

  • WLJE (105.5 FM; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: PORTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
  • WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WXRT-FM (93.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Portage:

  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W13BQ (Channel 13; PORTAGE, IN; Owner: STUDIO 5, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • W24AW (Channel 24; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W54BK (Channel 54; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W04CQ (Channel 4; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: AQUA-LAND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • W18AT (Channel 18; GARY, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Portage fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2011 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 77
Total length: 478 meters (1,568ft)
Total costs: $3,080,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,218,531
Total average daily truck traffic: 83,048

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 34
  • 1960-1969: 18
  • 1970-1979: 10
  • 1980-1989: 6
  • 1990-1999: 2
  • 2000-2009: 5
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Portage, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Portage)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 81 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Portage, IN)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 105 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Portage)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Portage)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED151$136,75873$116,643749$132,65641$56,2991$6,519,24033$104,61311$45,486
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED10$139,9936$65,38268$144,0468$38,1810$06$109,0533$32,560
APPLICATIONS DENIED20$137,32117$88,872300$140,51331$34,0580$013$107,8138$43,164
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$140,5444$106,763146$139,8994$90,6381$2,071,3207$97,6060$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$100,5501$61,00039$132,6425$85,8980$03$43,7670$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0504.02 , 0504.03, 0505.01, 0505.02, 0505.04, 0505.05

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED16$130,72429$147,7140$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED14$148,4173$130,6402$98,010
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$71,7606$148,9901$81,740
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$140,3300$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$132,9500$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0504.02 , 0504.03, 0505.01, 0505.02, 0505.04, 0505.05

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 114
  • Hazardous Condition: 62
  • Service Call: 8
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Portage


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Portage, IN
Businesses in Portage, IN
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Kmart1
Ace Hardware1Kohl's1
Applebee's1Little Caesars Pizza1
Arby's1Lowe's1
AutoZone1MasterBrand Cabinets1
Baskin-Robbins1McDonald's2
Best Western1Menards1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Pizza Hut1
Burger King1Quiznos1
CVS1RadioShack1
Comfort Inn1Sears2
Cricket Wireless1Sprint Nextel1
Curves1Starbucks2
Dairy Queen2Steak 'n Shake1
Days Inn1Subway2
Dennys1Super 81
Discount Tire1T-Mobile1
Dunkin Donuts2Taco Bell1
FedEx4U-Haul1
GNC1U.S. Cellular1
Goodwill1UPS5
H&R Block1Verizon Wireless1
Hardee's2Walgreens2
Holiday Inn1Walmart1
Jimmy John's1Wendy's2
Jones New York1YMCA1
KFC1
Browse common businesses in Portage, IN


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  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Metal and metal products"
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  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Retail sales workers except cashiers (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest unemployment growth from 2000 to 2009"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest unemployment in 2009"
  • #54 (46368) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Serbian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #78 (46368) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Macedonian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
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