Portage township, Ohio
Portage township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portage township is a geographic entity located in Wood County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,584. The land area covers 36.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,584 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 688 | ±121 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 726 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 688 | ±121 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $247,500 | ±$32,694 |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | ±$207 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,256 | ±$12,373 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,573 | ±$5,042 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 139 | ±92 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% | ±10.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 739 | ±175 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PORTAGE
GUS Population: 1,582 (2024)
ID: 111034
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
9408 BAYS RD, CYGNET OH 43413-9736
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GUS Population: 133,077 (2024)
ID: 110692
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, BOWLING GREEN OH 43402-2427
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Arcadia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcadia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Arcadia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | North Baltimore, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Pemberville, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
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College | 5.5 mi away | 220 McFall Ctr, Bowling Green, OH, 43403 |
4183725526
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WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 251 N. MAIN ST., BOWLING GREEN, OH, 43402 |
(419) 352-5104
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Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
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College | 16.6 mi away | 116 W South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH, 43551 |
41987399993
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WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 251 N. MAIN ST., BOWLING GREEN, OH, 43402 |
(419) 352-5104
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Orion Institute
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 340 Three Meadows Drive, Perrysburg, OH, 43551 |
4198744496
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WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 137 E. MAIN ST., WAYNE, OH, 43466 |
(419) 288-2708
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The University of Findlay
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College | 17.7 mi away | 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH, 45840-3653 |
8004729502
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NORTH BALTIMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 230 N. MAIN ST., NORTH BALTIMORE, OH, 45872 |
(419) 257-3621
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Winebrenner Theological Seminary
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College | 17.8 mi away | 950 North Main Street - 2nd Floor, Findlay, OH, 45840 |
4194344200
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PEMBERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 375 E. FRONT ST., PEMBERVILLE, OH, 43450 |
(419) 287-4012
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BOWLING GREEN WWTP, OH US, located 5.5 miles from Portage township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6° | 19.2° | 25.9° | 2.26" | 6.3" |
| February | 35.7° | 21.0° | 28.4° | 2.01" | 6.1" |
| March | 46.0° | 28.6° | 37.3° | 2.21" | 2.6" |
| April | 59.5° | 38.5° | 49.0° | 3.40" | 0.5" |
| May | 71.2° | 50.3° | 60.8° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 60.8° | 70.7° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.2° | 63.8° | 74.0° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 61.8° | 72.0° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 54.3° | 65.3° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.5° | 43.6° | 53.6° | 2.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.5° | 33.4° | 41.4° | 2.37" | 0.5" |
| December | 37.8° | 25.1° | 31.4° | 2.26" | 5.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage village | Village | 3.2 mi | — |
| Jerry City village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Rudolph CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Cygnet village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Bowling Green city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Wayne village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3917364122. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.