U.S. County · Profile

Portage County

162.7KTotal Population
331Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Portage County has a population of 162,665 as of 2023. It is located in Ohio.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Portage County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.6%144,121
Black or African American4.7%7,645
Two or More Races4.3%6,995
Hispanic or Latino2.1%3,416
Asian1.8%2,928
Some Other Race0.5%813
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Portage County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$69,796
6.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,771
1.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.3%
1.7% below national average
Median Age
39.1 years

Income & Poverty

$69,796Median Household Income
$37,771Per Capita Income
11.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$69,796$92,344
Families$93,013$113,996
Married-couple Families$93,013$104,175
Nonfamily Households$37,869$40,899

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Portage County, Ohio.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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