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Friday, November 13, 2026
Portage County
Population
161,9562024
Similar to communities in Ohio
Household income
$75,7662024
Similar to communities in Ohio
Home value
$227,0002024
Similar to communities in Ohio
Unemployment
3.4%2026
Similar to communities in Ohio
Violent crime
1132023
Similar to communities in Ohio
Work from home
14.9%2024
Higher than communities in Ohio
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Portage County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Portage County with communities in Ohio or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Portage County was less favorable than communities in Ohio on housing cost burden for renters.
2nd percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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