Portsmouth, Ohio
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Portsmouth, Ohio, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,728 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $34,713 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.4% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $103,300 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.4% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.3% | 5.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 20.6 | 23.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 4.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 29.4% | 44.4% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 84.5% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 3.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 6.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 27.9 | 40.6 | 61.4 |
Age in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 39.0 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.1% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 12.0% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 10.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.9% | 25.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.9% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 7,334 | 4,863,191 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 53.5% | 61.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 26.7% | 28.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 24.0% | 16.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 40.9% | 32.0% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 41.5% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $26,847 | $40,552 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 39.8% | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.6% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.4% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 58.7% | 29.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 34.3% | 12.5% | n/a |
Housing in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 8,466 | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 70.0% | 68.8% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 20.2% | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 13.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,946.0 | 1,970.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 33.7% | 28.3% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,222 | $2,822 | n/a |
Education in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 15.4% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 35.8% | 32.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 31.3% | 28.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.3% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 6.0% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 45.7% | 63.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 76.6% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 55.2% | 29.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 9.0% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 15.1% | 7.5% | n/a |
Origins and language in Portsmouth, Ohio
| Statistic | Portsmouth | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 81.6% | 74.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.9% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 96.4% | 92.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.8% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.2% | 6.8% | 16.7% |