Economy & Jobs — Portsmouth, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,713 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,758 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,790 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.8% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 55 |
| Physician Offices | 43 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 37 |
| General Merchandise | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Law Offices | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Home Health | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
