Portage County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Portage County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Portage County, Ohio has a population of 161,956, the 20th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $75,766 and the median home value is $227,000. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Portage County Quick Facts

Population 161,956

Median Household Income $75,766

Median Home Value $227,000

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%

High School Graduation 92.9%

Cities/Places 13

Population 161,956 20th of 88

Median Income $75,766 6% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Portage County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	161,421	161,956	+0.3%
Median household income	$72,822	$75,766	+4.0%
Median home value	$210,500	$227,000	+7.8%

Median Household Income

Portage

$75,766

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Portage

$227,000

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 18.2%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 37.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,064/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.2%

18-34

26.7%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

25.0%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Portage County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kent	27,116	$42,964	27.1%	$219,900
Streetsboro	17,661	$90,274	5.6%	$220,500
Aurora	17,581	$127,886	3.4%	$387,800
Ravenna	11,274	$59,971	19.1%	$139,700
Brimfield	2,979	$90,377	4.2%	$200,100
Garrettsville	2,752	$66,404	11.2%	$191,000
Windham	2,020	$54,219	23.0%	$128,700
Hiram	1,201	$75,313	14.8%	$223,400
Suffield	1,126	$61,667	8.4%	$215,600
Brady Lake	831	$44,205	11.6%	$175,400
Atwater	745	$56,467	4.4%	$130,400
Mantua	661	$49,732	11.8%	$179,200
Sugar Bush Knolls	328	$171,359	2.1%	$436,500

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Population Overview

Portage County is located in Ohio with a total population of 161,956. It is the 20th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Portage County is 39.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Portage County is $75,766. This is 6% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $227,000. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Portage County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Portage County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Portage County, Ohio?

Portage County has a population of 161,956, making it the 20th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Portage County?

The median household income in Portage County is $75,766 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Portage County, Ohio?

Portage County contains 13 Census-designated places.