Portage County, OH

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2021 Population

161,897

0.356% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

1.04% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

1.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,163

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,500

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

83,616

0.117% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Portage County, OH had a population of 162k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $64,163. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portage County, OH declined from 162,476 to 161,897, a −0.356% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,485 to $64,163, a 7.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portage County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), and White (Hispanic) (0.884%).

None of the households in Portage County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Portage County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portage County, OH are Kent State University at Kent (7,013 degrees awarded in 2021), Northeast Ohio Medical University (249 degrees), and Hiram College (227 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Portage County, OH was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Portage County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Portage County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Portage County, OH borders Cuyahoga County, OH, Geauga County, OH, Mahoning County, OH, Stark County, OH, Summit County, OH, and Trumbull County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Portage County, OH is home to a population of 162k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.02% of Portage County, OH residents were born outside of the country (4.88k people).

In 2021, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (143k people) in Portage County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Portage County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portage County, OH was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portage County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portage County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
143k ± 590
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.76k ± 488
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.74k ± 824

1.99%

Hispanic Population

3.22k people

1.99% of the people in Portage County, OH are hispanic (3.22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portage County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

3.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.88k people

3.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.42k people

As of 2021, 3.02% of Portage County, OH residents (4.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portage County, OH was 3.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portage County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,499 ± 382
Gulf War (2001-)
1,382 ± 319
Gulf War (1990s)
876 ± 206

Portage County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portage County, OH employs 83.6k people. The largest industries in Portage County, OH are Manufacturing (13,627 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,529 people), and Retail Trade (9,752 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($119,643), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,025), and Finance & Insurance ($58,488).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

83.6k

2021 Value

± 2,398

−0.117%

1 Year decline

± 4.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portage County, OH declined at a rate of −0.117%, from 83.7k employees to 83.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portage County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,362 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,850 people), and Management Occupations (7,827 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portage County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.6k

2021 Value

± 2,398

−0.117%

1 Year decline

± 4.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portage County, OH declined at a rate of −0.117%, from 83.7k employees to 83.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portage County, OH, are Manufacturing (13,627 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,529 people), and Retail Trade (9,752 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portage County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Portage County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,101

Median earning men ± $1,054

$31,262

Median earning women ± $1,128

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($66,944), Public Administration ($66,855), and Wholesale Trade ($66,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,460), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,576), and Wholesale Trade ($43,136).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,084
Manufacturing
789
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
686
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.14M
Manufacturing
$443k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$413k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Portage County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Portage County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Portage County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Portage County, OH awarded 7,556 degrees. The student population of Portage County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,851 male students and 18,137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portage County, OH are White (5,637 and 78.9%), followed by Black or African American (519 and 7.26%), Hispanic or Latino (287 and 4.02%), and Two or More Races (246 and 3.44%).

The largest universities in Portage County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Kent (7,013 and 92.8%), Northeast Ohio Medical University (249 and 3.3%), and Hiram College (227 and 3%).

The most popular majors in Portage County, OH are Registered Nursing (693 and 9.17%), General Business Administration & Management (379 and 5.02%), and General Psychology (346 and 4.58%).

The median tuition costs in Portage County, OH are $25,000 for private four year colleges, and $11,000 and $19,876 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Portage County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 28,988 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 28,988 students enrolled in Portage County, OH, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,538 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
506 degrees awarded
General Psychology
346 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
302 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portage County, OH was Registered Nursing with 506 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Portage County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Kent
7,013 degrees awarded
Northeast Ohio Medical University
249 degrees awarded
Hiram College
227 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Kent with 7,013 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,577 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portage County, OH, which is 0.518 times less than the 4,979 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,637 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 519 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portage County, OH was $168,500 in 2021, which is 0.688 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,300 to $168,500, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Portage County, OH is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portage County, OH have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portage County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Portage County, OH is $64,163. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Portage County, OH was Census Tract 6003.02 with a value of $119,630, followed by Census Tract 6018.01 and Census Tract 6007.06, with respective values of $94,694 and $87,940.

In 2022, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Portage County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.95%.

Housing

Property

$168,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,494

$44,587

Median Property Taxes

±$1,480

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portage County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Portage County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.4% of the housing units in Portage County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portage County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6003.02
Census Tract 6018.01
Census Tract 6007.06

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portage County, OH was Census Tract 6003.02 with a value of $119,630, followed by Census Tract 6018.01 and Census Tract 6007.06, with respective values of $94,694 and $87,940.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Portage County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,163

Median Household Income

± $2,015

63.4k

Number of Households

± 1,957

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.4k households in Portage County, OH grew to $64,163 from the previous year's value of $59,485.

The following chart displays the households in Portage County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Portage County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)
Carpooled (7.04%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Portage County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.79%) and those who carpooled to work (7.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portage County, OH have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Portage County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portage County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portage County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portage County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Portage County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.95%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portage County, OH (17.2k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portage County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.3% of the children was living in poverty in Portage County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 117 in Portage County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Portage County, OH has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Portage County, OH see 2708 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.02% increase from the previous year (2507 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2111 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 444 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,708 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Portage County, OH

Primary care physicians in Portage County, OH see an average of 2,708 patients per year. This represents a 8.02% increase from the previous year (2,507 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Portage County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.65%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portage County, OH grew by 3.61% from 5.46% to 5.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portage County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.4 in Portage County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Portage County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.2% in Portage County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Portage County, OH.

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