This was 6.9 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,126.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Portage Lakes for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 326 | 6 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,422 | 26 |
GED or alternative credential | 236 | 4.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 310 | 5.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 735 | 13.4 |
Associate's degree | 581 | 10.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,239 | 22.7 |
Master's degree | 532 | 9.7 |
Professional school degree | 19 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 69 | 1.3 |