Portage is a village located in Wood County Ohio. Portage has a 2024 population of 419. Portage is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 398 in 2020.
The average household income in Portage is $62,862 with a poverty rate of 22.92%. The median age in Portage is 49.4 years: 43.1 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 20.9% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 11.46% |
| Other race | 29 | 6.52% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 191 | 2.17 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Married | 72 | 2.64 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 70 | 2.13 | 1.4 | 98.6 |
| Non Family | 39 | 1.13 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 10 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
41.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 8.43% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 5.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 26.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 27.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 6.63% |
| Some College | 69 | 20.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 166 | 48 |
| Black | 93 | 93 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 22 | 5 |
| Other Race | 29 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9 | 5 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 53.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $75,714 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $108,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,083 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,447 | $52,853 | $2,499 |
| Some College | $53,182 | $53,494 | $0 |
$41,447
Average Earnings
$52,853
Average Male
$2,499
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.88% of Portage residents speak only English, while 10.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 65 | 23.99% |
| Multiple | 51 | 37 | 72.55% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 26 | 40.63% |
22.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.65%
Male Poverty Rate
30.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portage is Multiple, with 72.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portage is White, with 23.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26% |
| High School | 20.65% |
| Some College | 4.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 22.39% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,020 | $60,313 |
| Households | $54,175 | $62,862 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,375 | $65,382 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
70.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
25.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.6%
Born in Portage
94.16%
Native Born
5.84%
Foreign Born
5.17%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
94.16% of Portage residents were born in the United States, with 83.6% having been born in Ohio. 5.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 445 | 5 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 440 | 5 | 1.15% |
| 2027 | 435 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 429 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 424 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 2024 | 419 | 5 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 414 | 6 | 1.47% |
| 2022 | 408 | 7 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 401 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 398 | -86 | -17.77% |
| 2019 | 484 | 7 | 1.47% |
| 2018 | 477 | 8 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 469 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 462 | 6 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 456 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 453 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 449 | 7 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 442 | 5 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 437 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 438 | 0 | 0% |