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.

Portage, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

498

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.1%339

Black

18.3%91

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%48

Two or More

3.6%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%21

High School Diploma

22.9%81

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%19

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%52

Associate's Degree

7.4%26

Bachelor's Degree

26.9%95

Master's Degree

6.2%22

Professional Degree

0.6%2

Doctorate

0.3%1

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

34%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,700

Median Renti

$863

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.7%100

Renter-Occupied

53.3%114

Total Units

236

Homeownership

46.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%4

$50K–$100K

24%24

$100K–$150K

33%33

$150K–$200K

17%17

$200K–$300K

18%18

$300K–$500K

4%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%1

2010–2019

1.7%4

2000–2009

3%7

1990–1999

3.4%8

1980–1989

25.4%60

1970–1979

7.2%17

1960–1969

2.5%6

1950–1959

8.5%20

1940–1949

1.7%4

1939 or earlier

46.2%109

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.9%186

Electricity

9.3%20

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,316

Mean Household Incomei

$64,415

Per Capita Incomei

$26,912

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

28%

Labor Forcei

268

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%12

$10K–$15K

0.9%2

$20K–$25K

7.9%17

$25K–$30K

1.4%3

$30K–$35K

1.4%3

$35K–$40K

1.4%3

$40K–$45K

5.6%12

$45K–$50K

7.9%17

$50K–$60K

30.4%65

$60K–$75K

10.7%23

$75K–$100K

13.6%29

$100K–$125K

5.1%11

$125K–$150K

4.2%9

$150K–$200K

1.9%4

$200K+

1.9%4

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

186

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

193

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(1% of civilian adults)