Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Portsmouth, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,728

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.5%14,983

Two or More

6.2%1,093

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%657

Black

3.5%628

Asian

1.3%232

Other

0.5%90

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%27

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%793

High School Diploma

29.3%3,523

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%1,146

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,415

Associate's Degree

10.1%1,213

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%1,365

Master's Degree

4.5%537

Professional Degree

1.1%131

Doctorate

0.5%60

HS or Higher

84.6%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,300

Median Renti

$747

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.1%3,531

Renter-Occupied

51.9%3,803

Total Units

8,466

Homeownership

48.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.2%679

$50K–$100K

29.5%1,042

$100K–$150K

17.4%614

$150K–$200K

13.8%486

$200K–$300K

15.5%549

$300K–$500K

4%141

$500K–$1M

0.3%11

$1M+

0.3%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,195

$500–$750

617

$750–$1,000

1,015

$1,000–$1,250

524

$1,250–$1,500

138

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%5

2010–2019

1%87

2000–2009

2.1%181

1990–1999

2.7%228

1980–1989

4.5%383

1970–1979

9.7%821

1960–1969

10.9%920

1950–1959

13.5%1,147

1940–1949

13%1,098

1939 or earlier

42.5%3,596

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.2%5,004

Electricity

27.8%2,039

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%127

Wood

1.1%79

Other

0.5%34

No Fuel

0.4%32

Fuel Oil

0.3%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,713

Mean Household Incomei

$61,725

Per Capita Incomei

$26,847

Poverty Ratei

33.5%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

6,693

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.7%935

$10K–$15K

11.6%851

$15K–$20K

8.8%648

$20K–$25K

6.6%484

$25K–$30K

5.3%389

$30K–$35K

5.2%385

$35K–$40K

4.3%315

$40K–$45K

2.6%192

$45K–$50K

5%365

$50K–$60K

4.8%350

$60K–$75K

8%586

$75K–$100K

4%291

$100K–$125K

9.7%709

$125K–$150K

4.9%357

$150K–$200K

2.9%210

$200K+

3.6%267

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,077

Avg. Commutei

20.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,141

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

961(6.8% of civilian adults)