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Portage

Ohio · 438 residents · 1.488 sq mi
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Portage has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
+2%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3513944374805231990201020202024Portage
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,832
+52%since 2000
from $15,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(378)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(393)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(12)
Diversity Score26.6%(117)
Diversity Score
27
+7%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portage, Ohio?

Portage, Ohio has about 438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portage, Ohio?

The typical household in Portage, Ohio earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portage, Ohio expensive?

In Portage, Ohio, the median home is worth about $124,200, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Portage, Ohio?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Portage, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portage, Ohio?

About 12.8% of people in Portage, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portage, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Portage, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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