Portage
A city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — population 49,787 as of 2020.
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News in Portage
Portage Department of Public Safety Shares Video Message with Community
The Portage Department of Public Safety is sharing a video message from Director Matt Wolfe regarding the fatal stabbing that occurred on Cedarcrest Avenue on September 30, 2026.
Public Safety
This Week at the Market
The Portage Zhang Farmers Market is open on Sundays, from 9 AM to 1 PM at 125 East Centre Avenue. Here's what's going on this week at the market.
Events
East Centre Avenue Lane Closure (1700 Block of East Centre Avenue)
Starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the eastbound curb lane on East Centre Avenue near Newells Lane will be closed for a utility installation
Transportation
East Centre Avenue Lane Closure
Starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the eastbound curb lane on East Centre Avenue near Newells Lane will be closed for a utility installation.
Transportation
South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction: Melody Avenue to South Shore Drive
On Tuesday, September 29, the temporary traffic signals on South Westnedge Avenue will be shifted south to Crocket Avenue and Parkland Terrace to maintain both northbound and southbound traffic.
Transportation
South Westnedge Avenue: Temporary Signals
On Tuesday, September 29, the temporary traffic signals on South Westnedge Avenue will be shifted south to Crocket Avenue and Parkland Terrace.
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Portage by the numbers
- Area
- 32.29 sq mi (83.64 km²), 2.96 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.5
- Households
- 20,844
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $83,212
- Median house value
- $262,300
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 7900 S WESTNEDGE AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002