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Parks, Ponds, and Possibilities: Portage, Michigan

Portage offers a comfortable and family-friendly atmosphere, with well-maintained neighborhoods and a strong sense of community. The city balances suburban tranquility with access to urban amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit. Residents take pride in their city, and it shows in the clean parks and active community involvement.

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Portage, Kalamazoo County

City Snapshot

Population

48,891

County

Kalamazoo County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$74,837

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Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Borgess Emergency

Bronson Methodist Hospital Emergency Department/Level I Trauma Center

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Community Leaders

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Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Gary Peters

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Democratic Party