Port Clinton, OH

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    2024 Population
    5,970
    US Senator
    Bernie Moreno
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jon Husted
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.3
    2.42% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.5%
    6.88% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,909
    4.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $152,300
    7.18% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,801
    3.43% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Port Clinton, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Port Clinton, OH are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Port Clinton, OH was $152,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

    Most people in Port Clinton, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Port Clinton, OH was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOhioOttawa County, OHPort Clinton, OHSandusky, Ottawa & Lucas (East) Counties--Oregon City PUMA, OH

    Population & Diversity

    Port Clinton, OH is home to a population of 5.97k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.201% of Port Clinton, OH residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

    In 2024, there were 23.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.18k people) in Port Clinton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 219 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 191 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Port Clinton, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Port Clinton, OH was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Port Clinton, OH
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.18k ± 235
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      219 ± 129
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      191 ± 147
    6.57%
    Hispanic Population
    392 people

    In 2024, there were 23.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.18k people) in Port Clinton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 219 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 191 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.57% of the people in Port Clinton, OH are hispanic (392 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Port Clinton, OH as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      66,921 ± 6,333 people
    2. Mexico
      46,789 ± 5,300 people
    3. China
      32,961 ± 4,451 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.201%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    12 people

    As of 2024, 0.201% of Port Clinton, OH residents (12 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Port Clinton, OH was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      144 ± 181
    2. Vietnam
      106 ± 56
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      35 ± 36

    Port Clinton, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Port Clinton, OH.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Port Clinton, OH has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 21% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.239% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.46%
    Uninsured
    41%
    Employer Coverage
    21.9%
    Medicaid
    21%
    Medicare
    11.4%
    Non-Group
    0.239%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Port Clinton, OH declined by 30.1% from 6.38% to 4.46%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Port Clinton, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Port Clinton, OH employs 2.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Port Clinton, OH were Retail Trade (357 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (311 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($74,830), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,670), and Public Administration ($67,039).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 391
    3.43%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Port Clinton, OH grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 2.71k employees to 2.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Port Clinton, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (329 people), Sales & Related Occupations (261 people), and Production Occupations (214 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Port Clinton, OH.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 391
    3.43%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Port Clinton, OH grew at a rate of 3.43%, from 2.71k employees to 2.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Port Clinton, OH, are Retail Trade (357 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (329 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (311 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Port Clinton, OH, though some of these residents may live in Port Clinton, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,451
    Median earning men ± $6,731
    $31,563
    Median earning women ± $9,078

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,679), Manufacturing ($81,536), and Public Administration ($73,472).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,750), Public Administration ($55,461), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,406).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.489%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Ohio

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    Bernie Moreno
    Senator from Ohio1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025
    Jon Husted
    Senator from Ohio2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

    Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Port Clinton, OH was $152,300 in 2024, which is 0.458 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $142,100 to $152,300, a 7.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Port Clinton, OH is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Port Clinton, OH have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Port Clinton, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $152,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,765
    $1,845
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$323

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Port Clinton, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.9% of the housing units in Port Clinton, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Port Clinton, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,909
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,957
    2.72k
    Number of Households
    ± 389

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.72k households in Port Clinton, OH grew to $60,909 from the previous year's value of $58,524.

    The following chart displays the households in Port Clinton, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Port Clinton, OH is from Ohio.
    0.451
    2024 Wage GINI in Ohio
    0.453
    2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

    In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
    2. Carpooled (12.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.09%)

    In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Port Clinton, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (6.09%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Port Clinton, OH have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Port Clinton, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Port Clinton, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Port Clinton, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Port Clinton, OH have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Port Clinton, OH (1.02k out of 5.85k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Port Clinton, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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