Demographics & People — Portage, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 445 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 44.8 |
| Total Households | 191 |
| Family Households | 152 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5295 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 271 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 110 |
| Other groups | 107 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 92 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| Subsaharan African | 70 |
| African | 69 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 65 |
| Irish | 33 |
| English | 32 |
| Swedish | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 382 |
| Spanish | 37 |
| Population 5+ | 425 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 9 |
| Population 18+ | 377 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Portage, Ohio.