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Accessing public records in Portage, MI

Portage is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Kalamazoo County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office and Portage Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Portage residents.

Michigan Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names. They also handle vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Michigan Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Michigan Department of State Police: Provides access to criminal records, including background checks, arrest records, and criminal history information.

Michigan Department of Education: Offers access to educational records, including information on schools, districts, and educational statistics.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Kalamazoo County include State Police: Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University.

Complete public record stats in Portage, MI

Crime rates in Portage, MI

Primary law enforecment agencies in Portage

Name Type County City
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office County Kalamazoo
Portage Police Department City Kalamazoo Portage
On average, overall crime occurs 4% more than the national average and is solved 37% of the time. In Portage, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (2596.8 / 100k residents) which is 85% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 1266.4 times per year. And Robbery occurs at a lower rate of -66% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Portage Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 173.9 | Last Year Count: 103 | 5-Year Average Count: 84.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 64.15%
Portage's per capita rate is -35% less than national rate.

-35%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 264.5 | Last Year Count: 155 | 5-Year Average Count: 129 | Solved (5yr ave): 55.81%
Portage's per capita rate is -31% less than national rate.

-31%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 27.9 | Last Year Count: 10 | 5-Year Average Count: 13.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 41.18%
Portage's per capita rate is -66% less than national rate.

-66%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 10.7 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 5.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 42.31%
Portage's per capita rate is -2% less than national rate.

-2%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 5.3 | Last Year Count: 8 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 76.92%
Portage's per capita rate is -16% less than national rate.

-16%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 326.5 | Last Year Count: 114 | 5-Year Average Count: 159.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.8%
Portage's per capita rate is 21% higher than national rate.

+21%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 211.2 | Last Year Count: 110 | 5-Year Average Count: 103 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.87%
Portage's per capita rate is -25% less than national rate.

-25%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2596.8 | Last Year Count: 1394 | 5-Year Average Count: 1266.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 19.17%
Portage's per capita rate is 85% higher than national rate.

+85%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 57.4 | Last Year Count: 23 | 5-Year Average Count: 28 | Solved (5yr ave): 35.71%
Portage's per capita rate is 44% higher than national rate.

+44%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3134.5 | Last Year Count: 1618 | 5-Year Average Count: 1528.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.64%
Portage's per capita rate is 60% higher than national rate.

+60%

Income distribution in Portage, MI

The household income level of $50,000 To $75,000 is 31% more common than the national average, making up 20.9% of the population. And the household income level of $15,000 To $20,000 is -36% less common than the national average, making up 2.3% of the population in Portage.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Portage is -23.7% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Portage is 15.38% higher than National Ave.)

2.8%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Portage is -35.37% less than National Ave.)

2.5%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Portage is -36.88% less than National Ave.)

2.3%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Portage is -14.03% less than National Ave.)

3.3%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Portage is -8.93% less than National Ave.)

7.1%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Portage is 22.8% higher than National Ave.)

13.3%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Portage is 31.38% higher than National Ave.)

20.9%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Portage is -1.25% less than National Ave.)

12%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Portage is 16.64% higher than National Ave.)

18.3%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Portage is -13.53% less than National Ave.)

15.2%

Education levels in Portage, MI

Colleges in Kalamazoo County

Name Type
Kalamazoo Valley Community College University or College
Western Michigan University University or College
The education level of Graduate Degree is 51% more common than the national average, making up 20.2% of the population. And the education level of Less Than Highschool is -66% less common than the national average, making up 3.6% of the population in Portage.

Less Than Highschool (Portage is -66.84% less than National Ave.)

3.6%

Highschool (Portage is -22.85% less than National Ave.)

18.8%

Some College (Portage is 10.98% higher than National Ave.)

30.1%

Bachelors (Portage is 33.57% higher than National Ave.)

27.4%

Graduate Degree (Portage is 51.09% higher than National Ave.)

20.2%

College Or Above (Portage is 40.48% higher than National Ave.)

47.6%

Stem Degree (Portage is 9.16% higher than National Ave.)

46.4%

Socioeconimics in Portage, MI

In Portage, the Married percent is 18% higher than the national average, making up 52.8% of the population. And Limited English percent is -86% lower than the national average, making up 0.7% of the population.

Married (Portage is 18.33% higher than National Ave.)

52.8%

Divorced (Portage is -5.06% less than National Ave.)

11.6%

Never Married (Portage is -9.08% less than National Ave.)

31%

Widowed (Portage is -13.09% less than National Ave.)

4.6%

Home Ownership (Portage is 12.59% higher than National Ave.)

66.9%

Rent Burden (Portage is -17.25% less than National Ave.)

24.8%

Labor Force Participation (Portage is 10.44% higher than National Ave.)

68.9%

Unemployment Rate (Portage is 15.6% higher than National Ave.)

6.5%

Disabled (Portage is -12.43% less than National Ave.)

10.5%

Poverty (Portage is -41.07% less than National Ave.)

7.4%

Limited English (Portage is -86.65% less than National Ave.)

0.7%

Commute Time (Portage is -22.39% less than National Ave.)

20%

Health Uninsured (Portage is -41.61% less than National Ave.)

4.8%

Demograhics in Portage, MI

White (Portage is 35.02% higher than National Ave.)

85.3%

Black (Portage is -54.31% less than National Ave.)

5.8%

Hispanic (Portage is -74.22% less than National Ave.)

5%

Multiple (Portage is -36.93% less than National Ave.)

4.5%

Asian (Portage is -58.68% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Other (Portage is -78.31% less than National Ave.)

1.3%

Native (Portage is -32.38% less than National Ave.)

0.5%

Pacific (Portage is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Portage, MI

Age Under 10 (Portage is 6.52% higher than National Ave.)

12.5%

Age 10 To 19 (Portage is -1.66% less than National Ave.)

12.5%

Age 20s (Portage is 10.66% higher than National Ave.)

15.1%

Age 30s (Portage is 1.72% higher than National Ave.)

13.6%

Age 40s (Portage is -0.19% less than National Ave.)

12%

Age 50s (Portage is -6.8% less than National Ave.)

11.5%

Age 60s (Portage is 5.5% higher than National Ave.)

11.5%

Age 70s (Portage is 16.66% higher than National Ave.)

7.6%

Age Over 80 (Portage is 1.19% higher than National Ave.)

3.7%

General info in Portage, MI

County Name Kalamazoo
Population 48,767
Population Proper 48,767
Density 588.5
Age Median 37.00 (Portage is 0.2% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.02 (Portage is -3.91% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 56.10 (Portage is 7.35% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 38,033.00 (Portage is 6.17% higher than National Ave.)
Home Value 186,869.00 (Portage is -41.09% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 949.00 (Portage is -23.24% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 24.80 (Portage is -17.25% less than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Portage and Kalamazoo County

Name Type County City
State Police: Kalamazoo County State Police Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office County Kalamazoo
Augusta Police Department City Kalamazoo Augusta
Kalamazoo Police Department City Kalamazoo Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Township Police Department City Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Township
Kalamazoo Valley Community College University or College Kalamazoo
Portage Police Department City Kalamazoo Portage
Richland Police Department City Kalamazoo Richland
Schoolcraft Police Department City Kalamazoo Schoolcraft
Vicksburg Police Department City Kalamazoo Vicksburg
Western Michigan University University or College Kalamazoo

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