Portage County, Ohio
County
Overview
- County Name
- Portage County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39133
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 133
Geography
- Land Area
- 487.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 504.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.168970
- Longitude
- -81.196962
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 158,756
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 129,535
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 155,503 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,254 | 2.0% |
| White | 141,234 | 89.0% |
| Black | 7,980 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2,061 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 139 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 382 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 127,296 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,239 | 1.7% |
| White | 117,198 | 90.5% |
| Black | 7,141 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,962 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 850 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 219 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 161,956
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,067
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,068
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 140,144 | 86.5% |
| Black | 8,127 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3,536 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 104,179
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 31,607 | 30.3% |
| Republican | 31,251 | 30.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 41,196 | 39.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 49,645 | 47.7% |
| Female | 53,693 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 85,299 | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,902 | 1.8% |
| Black | 1,030 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1,303 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 60,827
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 50,352 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 953 | 50.1% |
| Black | 324 | 31.5% |
| Asian | 570 | 43.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,199 | 58.8% |
| Female | 31,337 | 58.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 34,160 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 35,235 (34.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 71,325
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $234,545
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,071
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 14.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.