Port Clinton, OH Demographics

A map of Port Clinton's Population by Race

Port Clinton, Ohio has an estimated population of 5,970, a less than 1% change from the 6,025 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Clinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Clinton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Clinton, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Clinton is ranked the 267th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port Clinton was ranked the 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Clinton's White Population

5,182 residents of Port Clinton, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Clinton is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Port Clinton ranks 1068th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clinton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Port Clinton's population has increased from 82.4% to 86.8%.

Port Clinton is more White than neighboring Crystal Rock (45.2% White), and Vickery (35.6% White). Port Clinton is less White than neighboring Whites Landing (100% White), Bay View (97.7% White), and Wightmans Grove (97% White).

Port Clinton's Black Population

177 residents of Port Clinton, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Clinton is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Port Clinton ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clinton's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Port Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Port Clinton is more Black than neighboring Whites Landing (0% Black), Crystal Rock (0% Black), Bay View (0.5% Black), Vickery (0% Black), and Wightmans Grove (0% Black).

Port Clinton's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Clinton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Clinton is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Port Clinton ranks 488th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clinton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Clinton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Port Clinton is less Asian than neighboring Bay View (0.3% Asian).

Port Clinton's Hispanic Population

392 residents of Port Clinton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Clinton is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Clinton ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clinton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Clinton's population has decreased from 9.0% to 6.6%.

Port Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Whites Landing (0% Hispanic), Bay View (1.3% Hispanic), and Wightmans Grove (0% Hispanic). Port Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Rock (54.8% Hispanic), and Vickery (64.4% Hispanic).

Port Clinton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Clinton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Clinton is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Clinton ranks 729th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Clinton's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Port Clinton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Clinton is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Port Clinton ranks 340th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Clinton's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.7%.

Port Clinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Whites Landing (0% Multiracial), Crystal Rock (0% Multiracial), Bay View (0.2% Multiracial), Vickery (0% Multiracial), and Wightmans Grove (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.