Portage County, Ohio
Portage County is home to 161,956 people. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Ohio rate (13.3%). The median household income is $75,766.
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| Measure | Value | Ohio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,956 | 11,810,293 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $75,766 | $71,389 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.7% | 13.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.6% | 17.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.0% | 6.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% | 31.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $214,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,064 | $1,034 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.8% | 45.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.7% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 39.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.