Checked
Portage, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,495
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,777
ZIP codes
0
Portage and its ZIP codes
Portage at a glance
- Portage is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,556, 42% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,800 (63% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $751 a month.
Local data for Portage, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portage, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,556
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$94,800
Median rent
$751/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (746), Polish Americans (613), Irish Americans (309).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Portage.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Portage, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portage, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Portage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring HillCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CassandraBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WilmoreBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| LillyBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| SummerhillBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| EhrenfeldBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SidmanCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| St. MichaelCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| South ForkBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Blue KnobCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| DunloCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CressonBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| SankertownBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| EbensburgBorough | 7.6 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portage, PA in?
- Portage is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Portage, PA?
- About 2,495 people live in Portage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portage?
- Nearby places include Spring Hill (1 mi), Jamestown (1.4 mi), Cassandra (2.3 mi), Wilmore (2.3 mi), Lilly (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023