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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Portsmouth

Ohio · 22,744 residents · 10.729 sq mi
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Portsmouth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,900. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

22,744
+9%vs 2000
vs 20,909 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,120 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K22K23K1990201020202024Portsmouth
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,732
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,004 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,385
−31%vs 2000
vs $15,078 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $367 in 2000
US average: $450
56.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.2% in 2000
43.4% rent
2.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(19,027)
Black4.9%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(195)
Asian0.6%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(3,291)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(21,235)
Black5.6%(1,267)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(138)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other0.7%(151)
Diversity Score17%(3,855)
17
+8%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portsmouth, Ohio?

Portsmouth, Ohio has about 22,744 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Portsmouth, Ohio?

The typical household in Portsmouth, Ohio earns about $15,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portsmouth, Ohio expensive?

In Portsmouth, Ohio, the median home is worth about $31,900, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Portsmouth, Ohio?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Portsmouth, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portsmouth, Ohio?

About 28.0% of people in Portsmouth, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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