Portage County, Ohio

county in Ohio, United States

Portage County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. In 2020, 161,791 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Ravenna.

Portage County
Portage County Courthouse
Portage County Courthouse
Flag of Portage County
Official seal of Portage County
Map of Ohio highlighting Portage County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°10′N 81°12′W / 41.17°N 81.2°W / 41.17; -81.2
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedJune 7, 1808
Named forthe portage between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas Rivers
SeatRavenna
Largest cityKent
Area
 • Total504 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Land487 sq mi (1,260 km2)
 • Water17 sq mi (40 km2)  3.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total161,791
 • Density320/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts13th, 14th
Websitewww.co.portage.oh.us

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Portage County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.