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Portage County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Portage County, Ohio has a population of 161,421, the 19th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $72,822 and the median home value is $210,500. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Portage County Quick Facts

Population 161,421
Median Household Income $72,822
Median Home Value $210,500
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 39.3 years
Homeownership Rate 70.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.5%
High School Graduation 92.9%
Cities/Places 9
Population 161,421 19th of 88
Median Income $72,822 5% higher state
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Unemployment 5.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%
64.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

24out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Portage County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kent city27,190$42,52424.8%$210,700
Streetsboro city17,514$82,2736.5%$197,000
Aurora city17,386$125,5672.5%$371,400
Ravenna city11,286$52,36821.2%$129,400
Garrettsville village2,806$69,82111.8%$193,100
Windham village1,807$43,03630.3%$124,700
Hiram village1,363$93,1999.9%$225,900
Mantua village694$48,92018.9%$169,100
Sugar Bush Knolls village349$166,0871.4%$408,200

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Population Overview

Portage County is located in Ohio with a total population of 161,421. It is the 19th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Portage County is 39.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Portage County is $72,822. This is 5% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $210,500. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Portage County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Portage County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Portage County, Ohio?

Portage County has a population of 161,421, making it the 19th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Portage County?

The median household income in Portage County is $72,822 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in Portage County, Ohio?

Portage County contains 9 Census-designated places.