Portage County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Portage County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
161,956
Median Age
39.6
Male Median
39.0
Female Median
40.4
Portage County, Ohio Population Growth

Portage County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.3%%.
+1.3%% Growth
Portage County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Portage County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6 | 161,956 |
| 2023 | 39.3 | 161,421 |
| 2022 | 39.1 | 161,217 |
| 2021 | 38.7 | 161,897 |
| 2020 | 38.3 | 162,476 |
| 2019 | 38.0 | 162,511 |
| 2018 | 37.9 | 162,644 |
| 2017 | 37.8 | 162,080 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 161,796 |
| 2015 | 37.6 | 161,897 |
| 2014 | 37.6 | 161,553 |
| 2013 | 36.9 | 163,387 |
| 2012 | 37.4 | 161,178 |
| 2011 | 37.2 | 160,713 |
| 2010 | 36.9 | 159,943 |
Portage County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.3% |
| 5–17 | 13.9% |
| 18–24 | 14.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 18.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Portage County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 57.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 28.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Portage County, Ohio
The median age in Portage County, Ohio is 39.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Portage County, Ohio is 161,956.
In Portage County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Portage County, Ohio is aging.