History of Portage, Wisconsin in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
2008: Downtown Street Redone
In the summer of 2008, the main downtown street in Portage was renovated.
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.
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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