Census-designated place · Ohio
Portage Lakes, Ohio
Portage Lakes, census-designated place, in Summit County, Ohio. Portage Lakes had 5,913 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±412). GEOID 3964136.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,913
±412 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,407
Median household income
$64,375
±$8,580 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$167,000
±$17,050 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,162
±$73 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Portage Lakes and what county is it in?
Portage Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Summit County, Ohio. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 1,618 residents per square mile in 2020.
Portage Lakes is in the Akron, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Portage Lakes lies entirely within Coventry Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Portage Lakes, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Portage Lakes's population at 5,913 (±412). The 2020 Census counted 6,407 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Portage Lakes is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Portage Lakes | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,913 ±412 | 537,864 | −1,174 |
| Households | 3,159 ±268 | 231,267 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.86 ±0.12 | 2.29 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 3,323 ±275 | 247,924 | −442 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Portage Lakes?
The median resident of Portage Lakes is 51.5 years old; 9.4% are under 18 and 27.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.4%.
| Measure | Portage Lakes | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5 ±5.4 | 41.4 | +8.0 |
| Under 18 years | 9.4% ±3.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.7% ±5.9 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±5.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.2% ±6.0 pts | 73.4% | −9.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±3.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7% ±6.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4% ±2.5 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6% ±8.0 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.6% ±7.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±6.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Portage Lakes earn?
Half of Portage Lakes's 3,159 households earn less than $64,375 a year (±$8,580), against $71,622 in Summit County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $70,361 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Portage Lakes | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,375 ±$8,580 | $71,622 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,465 ±$15,965 | $99,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,750 ±$8,192 | $43,061 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±5.1 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±11.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4% ±7.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±3.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±6.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Portage Lakes?
Owners occupy 61.4% of Portage Lakes's occupied homes and renters 38.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,000 by its owner (±$17,050). The median renter pays $1,162 a month including utilities, and 30.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Portage Lakes | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,000 ±$17,050 | $208,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,162 ±$73 | $1,026 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.5% ±16.2 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,307 ±$139 | $1,470 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.4% ±8.7 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.6% ±8.7 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,323 ±275 | 247,924 | −442 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.5% ±8.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±4.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.6% ±6.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±5.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Portage Lakes work and get to work?
82.4% of Portage Lakes's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Portage Lakes | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±4.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4% ±6.2 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±4.7 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±2.4 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Portage Lakes?
1 census tract lies mostly in Portage Lakes, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5318.01Summit County | 4,793 | $62,784 |
| Tract 5318.02Summit County | 4,054 | $80,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Portage Lakes) · Census block assignment files
How does Portage Lakes compare with other places in Ohio?
Portage Lakes ranks 1,145th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 489th | 1,734 |
| Residents per square mile | 338th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,145th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 285th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,137th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 257th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 509th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 387th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 146th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,509th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 562nd | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,319th | 1,731 |
Portage Lakes's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Portage Lakes with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Portage Lakes?
18 of the 57 figures for Portage Lakes on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Portage Lakes are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.