Portage County's 2026 population is estimated at 165,367, reflecting a 0.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Portage County is the 20th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 161,397 and has grown 2.46% since 2010.
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 |
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