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154 people call this town in Pennsylvania home.
Portage Township’s mean commuting time is 37 minutes, above both the Pennsylvania town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Portage Township. 86% of the land in Portage Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Elk State Forest, at 11,833 acres with 43.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Portage Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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Census counts: 223 in 2000, 163 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1856 and 4 maps from 1948 on.
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Ordered by what stands out in Portage Township.
In Portage Township, the trail density is 1.9 miles per square mile. 71 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elk State Forest | 43.7 mi | 11,833 |
| 2. Susquehannock State Forest | 16 mi | 8,572 |
| 3. Sizerville State Park | 1.7 mi | 274 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
FEMA puts 90% of Portage Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3.9% of Portage Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Coudersport (17%), Emporium (10%) and Eulalia Township (8%). The town’s middle household income stands at $64,000. For half of commuters, work is under 19 miles away.
| Portage Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 80°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
16% of adults report frequent mental distress in Portage Township. Of 26 CDC measures, Portage Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 2 and trails it on 12. Two figures for adults here: 19% smoke cigarettes, 16% report frequent physical distress.
| Portage Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Portage Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.1% | 79.2% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.7% | 85.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.7% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Portage Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Portage Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
86.2% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Portage Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 163 at the 2020 census.
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Portage Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.