Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Portage Michigan Avg US Average
Median Household Income $81,276 $71,353 $78,145
Median Personal Income $81,276 $71,353 $78,145
Average income growth 4.9% 4.9% 4.9%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Portage
United States
Year Portage United States

Economic Inequality in Portage | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Portage Michigan Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.532 0.556 0.570
Male Median Income $70,423 $67,497 $67,746
Female Median Income $55,260 $52,846 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 21.5% 21.7% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Portage Michigan Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 5.0% 5.8% 5.2%
Working from Home 11.6% 12.0% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 17 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Portage
United States
Year Portage United States