Portage County PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

161,897

0.356% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

1.04% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

1.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,163

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,500

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,898

0.518% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Portage County PUMA, OH had a population of 162k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $64,163. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portage County PUMA, OH declined from 162,476 to 161,897, a −0.356% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,485 to $64,163, a 7.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portage County PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), and White (Hispanic) (0.884%).

4.24% of the households in Portage County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Portage County PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portage County PUMA, OH are Kent State University at Kent (7,013 degrees awarded in 2021), Northeast Ohio Medical University (249 degrees), and Hiram College (227 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Portage County PUMA, OH was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Portage County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Portage County PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Portage County PUMA, OH borders Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Shaker Heights & Solon Cities PUMA, OH, Geauga & Lake (South) Counties PUMA, OH, Trumbull (Outside Warren City) & Mahoning (Outside Youngstown City) Counties PUMA, OH, Hudson, Twinsburg & Macedonia Cities PUMA, OH, Cuyahoga Falls (Southeast), Stow & Tallmadge Cities PUMA, OH, Barberton, Green & New Franklin Cities PUMA, OH, and Alliance City PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Portage County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 162k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.02% of Portage County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (4.88k people).

In 2021, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (143k people) in Portage County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Portage County PUMA, OH are Spanish (1,610 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (775 households), and Arabic (702 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,776

Women

50.5%

80,016

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 161,792 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Portage County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portage County PUMA, OH was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portage County PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portage County PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
143k ± 590
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.76k ± 488
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.74k ± 824

1.99%

Hispanic Population

3.22k people

1.99% of the people in Portage County PUMA, OH are hispanic (3.22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portage County PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
515 ± 556 people
Mexico
417 ± 501 people
China
390 ± 484 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Portage County PUMA, OH was India, the natal country of 515 Portage County PUMA, OH residents, followed by Mexico with 417 and China with 390.

Foreign-Born Population

3.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.88k people

3.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.42k people

As of 2021, 3.02% of Portage County PUMA, OH residents (4.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portage County PUMA, OH was 3.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portage County PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,610 households (1.04%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
775 households (0.501%)
Arabic
702 households (0.454%)

4.24% of the households in Portage County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Portage County PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.04% of the households in Portage County PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,499 ± 382
Gulf War (2001-)
1,382 ± 319
Gulf War (1990s)
876 ± 206

Portage County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portage County PUMA, OH employs 79.9k people. The largest industries in Portage County PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (6,631 people), Construction (5,130 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,472 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($182,748), Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($156,998), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($144,956).

Males in Portage County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,046. The income inequality in Portage County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,069

Women

48.6%

41,245

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Portage County PUMA, OH in 2020 was 80,314 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Portage County PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

79.9k

2021 Value

−0.518%

1 Year decline

± −0.518%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portage County PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.518%, from 80.3k employees to 79.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portage County PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,692 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,927 people), and Cooks (1,806 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portage County PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.9k

2021 Value

−0.518%

1 Year decline

± −0.518%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portage County PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.518%, from 80.3k employees to 79.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portage County PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,631 people), Construction (5,130 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,472 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portage County PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Portage County PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,101

Median earning men ± $1,054

$31,262

Median earning women ± $1,128

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($66,944), Public Administration ($66,855), and Wholesale Trade ($66,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,460), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,576), and Wholesale Trade ($43,136).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Portage County PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Portage County PUMA, OH awarded 7,556 degrees. The student population of Portage County PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,851 male students and 18,137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portage County PUMA, OH are White (5,637 and 78.9%), followed by Black or African American (519 and 7.26%), Hispanic or Latino (287 and 4.02%), and Two or More Races (246 and 3.44%).

The largest universities in Portage County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Kent (7,013 and 92.8%), Northeast Ohio Medical University (249 and 3.3%), and Hiram College (227 and 3%).

The most popular majors in Portage County PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (693 and 9.17%), General Business Administration & Management (379 and 5.02%), and General Psychology (346 and 4.58%).

The median tuition costs in Portage County PUMA, OH are $25,000 for private four year colleges, and $11,000 and $19,876 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Portage County PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 28,988 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 28,988 students enrolled in Portage County PUMA, OH, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,538 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
506 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
346 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
302 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portage County PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 506 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Portage County PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Kent
7,013 degrees awarded
Northeast Ohio Medical University
249 degrees awarded
Hiram College
227 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Kent with 7,013 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,577 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portage County PUMA, OH, which is 0.518 times less than the 4,979 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,637 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 519 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.335% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.169% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Portage County PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.6k), Some college (32.8k), and Bachelors Degree (21k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portage County PUMA, OH was $168,500 in 2021, which is 0.688 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,300 to $168,500, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Portage County PUMA, OH is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portage County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portage County PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Portage County PUMA, OH is $64,163. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Portage County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$168,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,494

$44,587

Median Property Taxes

±$1,480

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portage County PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Portage County PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.4% of the housing units in Portage County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portage County PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portage County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Portage County PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,163

Median Household Income

± $2,015

63.4k

Number of Households

± 1,957

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.4k households in Portage County PUMA, OH grew to $64,163 from the previous year's value of $59,485.

The following chart displays the households in Portage County PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Portage County PUMA, OH

0.473

2020 Wage GINI in Portage County PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Portage County PUMA, OH was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.48% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Portage County PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Portage County PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Portage County PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)
Carpooled (7.04%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Portage County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.79%) and those who carpooled to work (7.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portage County PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Portage County PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portage County PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portage County PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portage County PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portage County PUMA, OH (17.2k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portage County PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Portage County PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.65%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portage County PUMA, OH grew by 3.61% from 5.46% to 5.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portage County PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.