Portage County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,032 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is .
There are 2 city/town in Portage County, WI. The largest city of Portage County is Jordan with a population of 654. Other cities include and Junction City population 439
Jordan, Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States
Junction City, Village in Portage County Wisconsin
Situated in central Wisconsin, Portage County is home to a mix of small towns, villages, and larger cities. Here are some of the notable communities located in Portage County:
Stevens Point
Stevens Point is the largest city and county seat, with around 26,000 residents. It is home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The downtown historic district has shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Plover
Plover is a village located near Lake Pacawa. It has about 12,500 residents and has grown rapidly in recent decades. Plover has shopping centers, restaurants, and parks for recreation.
Whiting
Whiting is a small community of around 1,500 set along the Tomorrow River. It was originally called Centerville and was built around sawmills and gristmills.
Amherst
Amherst is a quaint village of around 1,200 residents first settled in the 1800s by immigrants from Amherst, New York. It has a traditional small-town downtown district.
Nelsonville
Nelsonville is an unincorporated community of less than 500 people. It was established in 1856 by settlers from Nelson, New York and still maintains its rural roots.
Rosholt
Rosholt is centrally located in the county and has just over 400 residents. It was settled by Polish immigrants in the late 1800s and maintains Polish heritage.
Portage County offers the perfect blend of small-town Wisconsin charm coupled with historic and cultural attractions as the fifth most populated county in the state
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States | 654 |
| Junction City | Village in Portage County Wisconsin | 439 |
