Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth: City in Ohio
About
Portsmouth is a city located in the county of Scioto in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,226 and a population density of 705 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,744 inhabitants.
The city was created 221 years ago in 1802.
Quick Facts about Portsmouth
| Population : | 19,744 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Scioto County |
| Postal code : | 45662–45663 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 740 |
| Area : | 28.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 531 feet / 162 meters |
| Capital city : | Portsmouth is capital of Scioto County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1803 (221 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:48:05 (25th December 2024) |
| Density : | 689 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 38°43'54"N 82°59'52"W (38.7317400, -82.9976700).
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Official website of Portsmouth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Portsmouth decreased by 2.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,226 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,378 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,340 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,297 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,288 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,329 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,330 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,385 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,265 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,158 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,744 | -2.1% | estimation process |
Portsmouth zip code is 45662.
County name: Scioto, County
fips: 39145
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People born in Portsmouth (56)
People born in Portsmouth, including opera singer Kathleen Battle, politician Bill Sali, basketball player Brett Roberts, .
List
- Steve Anderson (American hurdler) he was born in 10/04/1906
- Stuff Smith (American musician) he was born in 14/08/1909
- Mike Schuler (American basketball coach) he was born in 22/09/1940
- Liza Johnson (American film editor and film director) she was born in 13/12/1970
- Thomas H. Carter (American politician) he was born in 30/10/1854
- Don Williams (American poker player) he was born in 02/05/1942
- Al Oliver (American baseball player) he was born in 14/10/1946
- William Wintersole (American actor (1931-2019)) he was born in 30/07/1931
- James J. Nance (American businessman) he was born in 19/02/1900
- Bill Harsha (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 01/01/1921
- Bob Sowards (professional golfer) he was born in 09/06/1968
- Bob White (American footballer) he was born in 22/08/1938
- Cal Withrow (American football center (1945-2011)) he was born in 04/07/1945
- Chuck Ealey (American football player) he was born in 06/01/1950
- David Ladd (US Commissioner of Patents and Registrar of Copyrights) he was born in 18/09/1926
- Del Rice (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 27/10/1922
- Earl Thomas Conley (American country music singer-songwriter) he was born in 17/10/1941
- Emma M. Cramer (American politician) she was born in 21/06/1859
Schools in Portsmouth
College & universities near Portsmouth, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205443 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth (OH) | 45662 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portsmouth, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Portsmouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (OH) | 45662 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Portsmouth , Virginia The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Portsmouth is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites with a population of 95,094 people.
- Portsmouth , New Hampshire city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 21,557 people.
- Portsmouth , Rhode Island town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA with a population of 17,108 people.
- Portsmouth , Iowa human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 176 people.
Other cities in Scioto County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scioto County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg | 6,437 | Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio |
| West Portsmouth | 3,149 | Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio |
| Lucasville | 2,757 | Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio |
| New Boston | 2,123 | City in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Franklin Furnace | 1,660 | Borough in Sussex Co. |
| South Webster | 796 | City in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Alexandria | 545 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Rarden | 144 | Township in Scioto County, Ohio |
| Otway | 79 | Human settlement in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Portsmouth distances to largest Ohio cities
