Portage County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,666 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 321.0 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 64,523 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Portage County grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 161,325 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Portage County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,869 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.75% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Portage County is about 4% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $196,792 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,035 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.1% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Portage County is about 15.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,035 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Portage County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.0 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.0 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,942 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,650 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,529 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Portage County is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Portage County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Portage County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Portage County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Portage County, Ohio.
What is the population of Portage County, Ohio?
The population of Portage County, Ohio is 161,666, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Portage County, Ohio?
The population density of Portage County, Ohio is 321.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Portage County, Ohio?
The median household income in Portage County, Ohio is $72,869, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Portage County, Ohio?
The median home price in Portage County, Ohio is $196,792, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Portage County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Portage County, Ohio is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.