Portage County's estimated 2026 population is 163,601 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Portage County is the 20th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 161,397 and has seen a growth of 1.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 39 years
There are 132,490 adults, (29,702 of whom are seniors) in Portage County.
Female: 82,070 (50.7%)
Male: 79,886 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Portage County includes 86.53% White, 5.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140,144 | 86.53% |
| Two or more races | 8,442 | 5.21% |
| Black or African American | 8,127 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 3,536 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 1,519 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 174 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.01% |
Portage County's average per capita income is $51,472. Household income levels show a median of $75,766. The poverty rate stands at 11.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,826 | $136,246 |
| Families | $98,627 | $120,495 |
| Households | $75,766 | $97,106 |
| Non Families | $41,360 | $55,787 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
