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 223 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7317,-82.9977 |
| Altitude | 531 feet / 162 meters |
| Capital city | Portsmouth is capital of Scioto County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1803 (223 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:08:54 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 689 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 38°43'54"N 82°59'52"W (38.7317400, -82.9976700).
Portsmouth map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
People born in Portsmouth (56)
People born in Portsmouth, including opera singer Kathleen Battle, politician Bill Sali, basketball player Brett Roberts, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Portsmouth, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205443 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth (OH) | 45662 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Portsmouth, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Portsmouth.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (OH) | 45662 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Portsmouth, Virginia The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia. 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