Portage County, Wisconsin

The median household income in Portage County, Wisconsin is $73,284, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Portage County is $39,476, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $73,284.

Portage County's median household income of $73,284 is higher than the Wisconsin state average of $71,715. The per capita income is $39,476, compared to the state average of $38,794.

The per capita income in Portage County, Wisconsin is $39,476, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Portage County's median household income of $73,284 is higher than the Wisconsin average of $71,715. This difference of $1,569 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Portage County ranks #26 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $73,284 and per capita income of $39,476, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.