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Portage, Wisconsin

Portage, Wisconsin, is a city located in Columbia County, serving as its county seat. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 10,581, making it the most populous city within the county. Portage is also part of the Madison metropolitan area.

3 hours ago : Severe Flooding and Tornado Watch Impact Milwaukee and Portage, Wisconsin Areas.

Milwaukee and Portage, Wisconsin experienced severe flooding, with drivers trapped and neighborhoods submerged. A tornado watch was also issued for Southeast Wisconsin due to severe storms, creating dangerous conditions.

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1998: Portage High School Building Upgrade

In 1998, Portage High School was upgraded to a larger building, and the old high school building became Wayne E. Bartels Middle School.

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2000: 2000 Census Data

According to the 2000 census, the city of Portage had a population of 9,728 people living in 3,770 households with 2,228 families, resulting in a population density of 1,172.9 people per square mile.

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2007: Portage Canal Clean Up

In the summer of 2007, the Portage Canal was cleaned up and a bike path was added along part of it.

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2008: Downtown Street Redone

In the summer of 2008, the main downtown street in Portage was renovated.

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2010: 2010 Census Data

According to the 2010 census, Portage had a population of 10,324 people living in 4,060 households with 2,349 families, and a population density of 1,170.5 inhabitants per square mile.

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2020: Population at 2020 census

In 2020, the census recorded the population of Portage, Wisconsin at 10,581, making it the largest city in Columbia County.

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