Portage County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 162,583 inhabitants. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is .
There are 20 city/town in Portage County, OH. The largest city of Portage County is Deerfield with a population of 42,084. Other cities include, Kent population 29,319, Streetsboro population 16,699, Aurora population 16,472, Brimfield population 10,332
Sitting on the Northeastern edge of Ohio, Portage County offers a mix of small college towns, historic villages, and breathtaking natural beauty. The city of Kent serves as the cultural hub and county seat, centered around Kent State University with its vibrant arts scene and downtown full of shops and eateries.
To the north, quaint towns like Garrettsville and Windham attract visitors to their antique shops and yearly festivals, while retaining their charming 19th century architecture. The village of Sugar Bush Knolls provides a scenic retreat surrounded by the lush Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Further south, the towns of Ravenna and Aurora grew from their agricultural roots into thriving suburban communities. Throughout Portage County, numerous historical sites, parks, and nature preserves highlight the area's role in the Underground Railroad and the former Ohio & Erie Canal system.
With its blend of college town vibrancy, history, and abundant natural landscapes, Portage County offers an easily accessible escape with small town charm just outside the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Atwater | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 2,708 |
Aurora | Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States | 16,472 |
Brimfield | Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio | 10,332 |
Charlestown | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 1,841 |
Deerfield | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 42,084 |
Edinburg | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 2,582 |
Freedom | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 2,828 |
Garrettsville | Town | 2,318 |
Hiram | Town in Ohio, United States | 2,401 |
Kent | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America | 29,319 |
Nelson | Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America | 3,140 |
Paris | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 1,733 |
Randolph | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 5,298 |
Ravenna | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States | 9,246 |
Rootstown | High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio | 8,198 |
Shalersville | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 5,649 |
Streetsboro | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States | 16,699 |
Suffield | Township in Portage County, Ohio | 6,276 |
Sugar Bush Knolls | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America | 195 |
Windham | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America | 1,862 |