Portage County GIS Maps
Portage County, Ohio, has 161,791 residents and covers 487.4 square miles. The population grew 0.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Portage County is 39133.
Kent is the county's largest population center. Portage County also includes 15 zip codes, 16 public school districts and 48 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Portage County Trends
- Population
- 161,791▴
- Median Home Value
- $210,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 30,368▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Portage County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Portage County Population
Portage County had 161,791 residents in 2020. That was 0.2% higher than in 2010. Portage County added 9,730 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 332 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kent, Ravenna and Aurora.
Population Trend in Portage County OH
Portage County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Portage County Zip Codes
Portage County has 15 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kent (44240), Ravenna (44266) and Aurora (44202). Kent is the largest zip by population, with about 38,354 residents or 24% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 58% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Portage County OH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44240 | Kent | 38,354 | ▴ 1.1% |
| 44266 | Ravenna | 32,606 | ▾ -2.9% |
| 44202 | Aurora | 22,167 | ▴ 13.3% |
| 44241 | Streetsboro | 17,659 | ▴ 7.5% |
| 44260 | Mogadore | 13,152 | ▾ -2.2% |
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Portage County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Portage County Demographics
Portage County has a median age of 39.3, which makes the county a little younger than Ohio overall. About 18.4% of residents are under 18, while 17.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 31.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Portage County OH
Median Age
39.3
Under 18
18.4%
Age 65+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
31.5%
Portage County School Districts
Portage County is served by 16 public school districts with 30,368 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Stow-Munroe Falls City, Lake Local and Kent City. Those three districts account for about 38% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Portage County OH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow-Munroe Falls City School District | 4,926 | 16.2% | ▾ -4% |
| Lake Local School District | 3,301 | 10.9% | ▴ 1.3% |
| Kent City School District | 3,233 | 10.6% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Aurora City School District | 3,049 | 10% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Field Local School District | 1,916 | 6.3% | ▴ 0.1% |
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Portage County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Portage County Housing & Real Estate
Portage County has a median home value of $210,500 and a median gross rent of $1,036. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Ohio median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $332,500 and homes spent about 40 days on the market.
Portage County Housing Mix
Portage County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Portage County Housing Trends
Portage County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Portage County, OH
Portage County has 5,488 business listings across 689 categories. The largest categories in Portage County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (139, 2.5%), Medical Offices (80, 1.5%), and Contractors (80, 1.5%). The full Portage County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Portage County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Portage County, OH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 139 | 2.5% |
| Medical Offices | 80 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 80 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 78 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 78 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 74 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 74 | 1.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 70 | 1.3% |
| College University | 70 | 1.3% |
| Fast Food | 67 | 1.2% |
Portage County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Promos LLC | 3D Printing Service | Ravenna |
| Streetsboro RU | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Streetsboro |
| Kent State University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Kent |
| University Edge | Accommodation | Kent |
| Persinger & Associates Inc. | Accountant | Aurora |
| A&A Shooting | Active Life | Garrettsville |
| Ravenna Chiropractic & Rehab: Blueter Bill | Acupuncture | Ravenna |
| Open Arms Adoptions | Adoption Services | Kent |
| The Diamond Lodge | Adult Entertainment | Rootstown |
| Cside Professional Ventures LLC | Advertising Agency | Mogadore |
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Portage County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Portage County Basemaps
Portage County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Portage County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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