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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portsmouth

Ohio · 20,909 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 $23,004. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,400. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,909
−8%since 1990
from 22,744 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,949 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 2,120 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+2%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K22K23K1990201020202024Portsmouth
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,004
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,732 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,078
+45%since 1990
from $10,385 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
53.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
46.8% rent
2.3
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portsmouth, Ohio?

The typical household in Portsmouth, Ohio earns about $23,004 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Portsmouth, Ohio?

About 12.5% 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 23.6% of people in Portsmouth, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portsmouth, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Portsmouth, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,835 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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