Portage County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 161,956 | — | #428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,766 | +0.8% | #792 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,243 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $227,000 | -19.5% | #1,112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,064 | -8.5% | #805 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.3% | #1,183 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Portage County has a population of 161,956, making it the #428 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Portage County is $75,766, ranking #792 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Portage County is $227,000 (-19.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,064/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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95.0% of residents in Portage County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Portage County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio has a total population of 161,956, making it the 428th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Portage County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Portage County is $75,766, which ranks #792 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Portage County is $227,000, 19.5% below the national median. Renters in Portage County pay a median gross rent of $1,064 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Portage County, 32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Portage County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Portage County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.