Portsmouth, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

74,392

1.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.2

0.249% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.8%

3.58% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,266

3.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$107,600

4.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,741

5.77% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Portsmouth, OH had a population of 74.4k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $43,266. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portsmouth, OH declined from 75,441 to 74,392, a −1.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,866 to $43,266, a 3.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), White (Hispanic) (0.77%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.452%).

None of the households in Portsmouth, 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.

99.6% of the residents in Portsmouth, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portsmouth, OH are Shawnee State University (753 degrees awarded in 2021), Scioto County Career Technical Center (168 degrees), and Paramount Beauty Academy (34 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Portsmouth, OH was $107,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Portsmouth, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Portsmouth, OH was 2 cars per household.

Portsmouth, OH borders Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH and Jackson, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Portsmouth, OH is home to a population of 74.4k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.659% of Portsmouth, OH residents were born outside of the country (490 people).

In 2021, there were 33.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69k people) in Portsmouth, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Portsmouth, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portsmouth, OH was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
69k ± 131
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.04k ± 223
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.62k ± 310

1.49%

Hispanic Population

1.11k people

1.49% of the people in Portsmouth, OH are hispanic (1.11k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

0.659%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

490 people

0.681%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

514 people

As of 2021, 0.659% of Portsmouth, OH residents (490 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 Portsmouth, OH was 0.681%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,736 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
622 ± 166
Gulf War (2001-)
516 ± 169

Portsmouth, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portsmouth, OH employs 25.7k people. The largest industries in Portsmouth, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,606 people), Retail Trade (3,449 people), and Manufacturing (2,913 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,222), Utilities ($61,625), and Public Administration ($55,781).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.7k

2021 Value

± 1,193

−5.77%

1 Year decline

± 6.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portsmouth, OH declined at a rate of −5.77%, from 27.3k employees to 25.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portsmouth, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,908 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,492 people), and Management Occupations (2,011 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portsmouth, 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

25.7k

2021 Value

± 1,193

−5.77%

1 Year decline

± 6.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portsmouth, OH declined at a rate of −5.77%, from 27.3k employees to 25.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portsmouth, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,606 people), Retail Trade (3,449 people), and Manufacturing (2,913 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portsmouth, OH, though some of these residents may live in Portsmouth, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,057

Median earning men ± $2,244

$28,773

Median earning women ± $2,163

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($76,563), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,597), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,789).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,750), Wholesale Trade ($41,648), and Manufacturing ($35,640).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

703
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
348
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
302
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$505k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$199k
Manufacturing
$93.2k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, OH awarded 955 degrees. The student population of Portsmouth, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,390 male students and 1,942 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portsmouth, OH are White (873 and 91.4%), followed by Unknown (42 and 4.4%), Black or African American (28 and 2.93%), and Asian (7 and 0.733%).

The largest universities in Portsmouth, OH by number of degrees awarded are Shawnee State University (753 and 78.8%), Scioto County Career Technical Center (168 and 17.6%), and Paramount Beauty Academy (34 and 3.56%).

The most popular majors in Portsmouth, OH are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (68 and 7.12%), Registered Nursing (61 and 6.39%), and Occupational Therapist Assistant (57 and 5.97%).

The median tuition cost in Portsmouth, OH for a public four year colleges is $8,604 for in-state students and $14,646 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Portsmouth, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,332 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,332 students enrolled in Portsmouth, OH, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,364 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
39 degree-majors awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
55 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portsmouth, OH was Registered Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shawnee State University
753 degrees awarded
Scioto County Career Technical Center
168 degrees awarded
Paramount Beauty Academy
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shawnee State University with 753 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 349 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portsmouth, OH, which is 0.576 times less than the 606 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 873 degrees mean that there were 20.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 42 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

Public, 4-year or above ($8,604) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,506) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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 Portsmouth, OH was $107,600 in 2021, which is 0.439 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $103,400 to $107,600, a 4.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Portsmouth, OH is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portsmouth, OH have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portsmouth, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Portsmouth, OH is $43,266. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Portsmouth, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

Housing

Property

$107,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,489

$19,240

Median Property Taxes

±$1,021

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 Portsmouth, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2021

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.3% of the housing units in Portsmouth, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portsmouth, 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portsmouth, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

The following map shows all of the counties in Portsmouth, 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.

$43,266

Median Household Income

± $2,121

28.2k

Number of Households

± 1,262

In 2021, the median household income of the 28.2k households in Portsmouth, OH grew to $43,266 from the previous year's value of $41,866.

The following chart displays the households in Portsmouth, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Portsmouth, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.4%)
Carpooled (6.83%)
Worked At Home (4.24%)

In 2021, 86.4% of workers in Portsmouth, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.83%) and those who worked at home (4.24%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portsmouth, OH have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.8% of the workforce in Portsmouth, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portsmouth, OH (16.9k out of 70.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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

93.7% of the population of Portsmouth, OH has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 31.2% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 8.61% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.31%

Uninsured

38.3%

Employer Coverage

31.2%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

8.61%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portsmouth, OH grew by 10.6% from 5.7% to 6.31%.

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