State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,858.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.53%
Growth Since 2010
-1.39%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
74,982
World Population Review
Portsmouth, Ohio Population 2021
19,944
Portsmouth is a city located in Scioto County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Scioto County. With a 2020 population of 19,944, it is the 86th largest city in Ohio and the 1870th largest city in the United States . Portsmouth is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,226 in 2010. Portsmouth reached it's highest population of 42,560 in 1930. Spanning over 11 miles, Portsmouth has a population density of 1,858 people per square mile.
The average household income in Portsmouth is $50,345 with a poverty rate of 36.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $606 per month, and the median house value is $78,400. The median age in Portsmouth is 36.1 years, 32.5 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
Portsmouth Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portsmouth was:
- White: 88.45%
- Black or African American: 6.28%
- Two or more races: 2.84%
- Asian: 1.12%
- Other race: 0.74%
- Native American: 0.57%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Portsmouth, Ohio is 19,944 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,265.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,226.
Portsmouth, Ohio Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,982 | -166 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 75,148 | -166 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 75,314 | -166 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 75,480 | -496 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 75,976 | -460 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 76,436 | -556 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 76,992 | -484 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 77,476 | -828 | -1.07% |
| 2013 | 78,304 | -479 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 78,783 | -625 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 79,408 | -256 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 79,664 | 0.00% |
Portsmouth Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,966 | 88.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,275 | 6.28% |
| Two or More Races | 576 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 228 | 1.12% |
| Some Other Race | 150 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 116 | 0.57% |
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Portsmouth Population by Race
Portsmouth Population Pyramid $2021
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Portsmouth Population by Age
Portsmouth Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,582 | 2.21 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 3,937 | 1.19 | 38.6 |
| Married | 2,577 | 2.94 | 65.7 |
| Female | 1,537 | 3.13 | 35.5 |
| Male | 531 | 3.6 | 47.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
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Portsmouth Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 641 | 4.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,665 | 12.52% |
| High School Graduate | 5,077 | 38.19% |
| Some College | 3,022 | 22.73% |
| Associates Degree | 763 | 5.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,250 | 9.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 877 | 6.60% |
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Portsmouth Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Portsmouth Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,980 | 9,850 | 1,886 |
| Black | 675 | 594 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 240 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 137 | 8 |
| Asian | 162 | 132 | 78 |
| Native American | 94 | 74 | 9 |
| Other Race | 74 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.15%.
Portsmouth Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,642
Average Earnings
$39,432
Average Male
$26,028
Average Female
Portsmouth Earnings by Educational Attainment
Portsmouth Language by Age
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Portsmouth Language
97.71% of Portsmouth residents speak only English, while 2.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
Portsmouth Language
Portsmouth Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,838 | 6,097 | 36.21% |
| Black | 1,067 | 486 | 45.55% |
| Multiple | 576 | 200 | 34.72% |
| Hispanic | 328 | 155 | 47.26% |
| Asian | 228 | 70 | 30.70% |
| Other | 106 | 37 | 34.91% |
| Native | 116 | 9 | 7.76% |
36.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.17%
Male Poverty Rate
37.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Portsmouth
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portsmouth is Hispanic, with 47.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portsmouth is Native, with 7.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.18%.
Portsmouth Poverty
Portsmouth Poverty Rate by Education
Portsmouth Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Portsmouth Married by Age and Sex
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Portsmouth Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Portsmouth Marital Status by Race
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Portsmouth Marital Status
Portsmouth Veterans by War
Portsmouth Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,120 | 7.86% |
| Black | 36 | 3.98% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 10.92% |
Portsmouth Veterans by Race
Portsmouth Veterans by Education
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18.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
Portsmouth Veterans by Education
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48.6%
Labor Force Participation
43%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
Portsmouth Employment by Age
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Portsmouth Employment by Race
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Portsmouth Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.95%
Native Born
2.05%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.95% of Portsmouth residents were born in the United States, with 81.05% having been born in Ohio. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Portsmouth Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,944 | -107 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 20,051 | -107 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 20,158 | -107 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 20,265 | -120 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 20,385 | 55 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 20,330 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 20,329 | 41 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 20,288 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 20,297 | -43 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 20,340 | -38 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 20,378 | 159 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 20,219 | -690 | -0.34% |
| 2000 | 20,909 | -1,767 | -0.81% |
| 1990 | 22,676 | -3,267 | -1.34% |
| 1980 | 25,943 | -1,690 | -0.63% |
| 1970 | 27,633 | -6,004 | -1.95% |
| 1960 | 33,637 | -3,161 | -0.89% |
| 1950 | 36,798 | -3,668 | -0.95% |
| 1940 | 40,466 | -2,094 | -0.50% |
| 1930 | 42,560 | 9,549 | 2.57% |
| 1920 | 33,011 | 9,530 | 3.47% |
| 1910 | 23,481 | 5,611 | 2.77% |
| 1900 | 17,870 | 5,476 | 3.73% |
| 1890 | 12,394 | 1,073 | 0.91% |
| 1880 | 11,321 | 729 | 0.67% |
| 1870 | 10,592 | 4,324 | 5.39% |
| 1860 | 6,268 | 2,257 | 4.57% |
| 1850 | 4,011 | 0.00% |