Portage Population

2010–2026

423

2026 projection

6.3% since 2020 (increase)

0100200300400500201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Portage. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026423+30.71%
2025420+20.48%
2024418-10.24%
2023419+20.48%
2022417+92.21%
2021408+102.51%
202039800.00%
2019398-10.25%
2018399-20.50%
2017401-20.50%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Portage is growing faster than Wood County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • Portage+3.7%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Wood County+1.5%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Portage Demographics

44.8median age

Median age

Female46.9 yrs
Male43.5 yrs

Adults

388
113 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults275 other adults

Sex

Female 53.8% · 268Male 46.2% · 230

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 5 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Portage Income

$56,316median household income

Median household income

$56,316

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,125

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Portage Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%33%63%
Never married35%54%17%
Divorced13%9%17%
Widowed4%4%3%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201