This was 12.2 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,524.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Portage for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,562 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,948 | 35.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,322 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,116 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,282 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 2,033 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,863 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 965 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 128 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | less than 0.1 |
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