Portage Lakes, Ohio facts for kids
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Portage Lakes, Ohio
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Hope Lutheran Church (1953) on Portage Lakes Drive
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.94 sq mi (12.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,407 |
| • Density | 1,618.34/sq mi (624.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44319
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| Area code(s) | 234 and 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-64136 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393195 |
Portage Lakes is a special kind of community in Summit County, Ohio, called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2020, about 6,407 people lived here.
Portage Lakes is located just south of the city of Akron. It gets its name from the beautiful Portage Lakes that surround it. This community is part of Coventry Township and is also home to Portage Lakes State Park. The park is a great place for boating and swimming during the warmer months.
Exploring Portage Lakes Geography
Portage Lakes covers an area of about 8.2 square miles (12.8 square kilometers). A big part of this area, about 1.6 square miles (2.54 square kilometers), is water! This is because of all the lakes that give the area its name.
In the past, Portage Lakes included parts of both Coventry and Franklin townships. However, in 2005, Franklin Township became a new village called New Franklin. Now, Portage Lakes is entirely within Coventry Township. This is important because census-designated places are only found in areas that are not officially part of a city or village.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 9,870 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,968 | −29.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,407 | −8.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 9,870 people living in Portage Lakes. By 2020, the population was 6,407. Most people living here are White, with smaller numbers of other racial groups.
The community has many different types of households. Some have families with children, while others are single people or older adults living alone. The average age of people in Portage Lakes in 2000 was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Portage Lakes (Ohio) para niños
