Portsmouth, OH
Safe Republican — shifted 5.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 73K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 92.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 1.6% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 2.3% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.5% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(3) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 21.6% | 65.0% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.8% | 14.4% |
| Catholic | 4.6% | 14.0% |
| Black Protestant | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Non-religious | 66.8% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+48.0 |
| 2020 | Trump+42.2 |
| 2016 | Trump+36.2 |
| 2012 | Romney+1.3 |
| 2008 | McCain+6.3 |
| 2004 | Bush+4.1 |
| 2000 | Bush+3.4 |
| 1996 | Clinton+10.7 |
| 1992 | Clinton+8.3 |
Portsmouth, OH is a metro area that has a population of 72,627. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+48.0. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.7% | 73.7% | R+48.0 | R+5.8 |
| 2020 | 28.3% | 70.5% | R+42.2 | R+6.0 |
| 2016 | 29.0% | 65.2% | R+36.2 | R+34.9 |
| 2012 | 48.2% | 49.6% | R+1.3 | D+5.0 |
| 2008 | 45.6% | 51.9% | R+6.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2004 | 47.8% | 51.9% | R+4.1 | R+0.6 |
| 2000 | 46.7% | 50.2% | R+3.4 | R+14.2 |
| 1996 | 48.0% | 37.3% | D+10.7 | D+2.5 |
| 1992 | 43.8% | 35.5% | D+8.3 | D+13.4 |
| 1988 | 47.0% | 52.1% | R+5.2 | D+9.0 |
| 1984 | 42.5% | 56.6% | R+14.1 | R+13.1 |
| 1980 | 47.8% | 48.8% | R+1.0 | R+16.9 |
| 1976 | 57.2% | 41.4% | D+15.9 | D+44.3 |
| 1972 | 34.7% | 63.1% | R+28.4 | R+23.8 |
| 1968 | 42.8% | 47.4% | R+4.6 | R+27.7 |
| 1964 | 61.6% | 38.4% | D+23.1 | D+36.4 |
| 1960 | 43.3% | 56.7% | R+13.3 | D+5.9 |
| 1956 | 40.4% | 59.6% | R+19.2 | R+13.3 |
| 1952 | 47.1% | 52.9% | R+5.9 | R+9.1 |
| 1948 | 51.4% | 48.2% | D+3.2 | — |
What defines Portsmouth, OH?
Portsmouth, OH has been trending Republican — 47pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Portsmouth, OH
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto | 73K | R+48.0 | 8,021 | 22,978 | 31,180 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 48.0% margin
- The 2012 election was decided by just 1.3 points — razor-thin
Who Lives Here
| Group | Portsmouth, OH | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 92.0% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(9) | 2.3% | 12.2% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 1.6% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.5% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(3) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -55.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.6% | 65.0% | — | — | |
| 4.8% | 14.4% | — | — | |
| 4.6% | 14.0% | — | — | |
| 1.2% | 3.7% | — | — | |
| 0.9% | 2.8% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 2.0% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 66.8% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Portsmouth, OH metro area? 72,627 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 15pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Portsmouth, OH
How competitive is Portsmouth, OH?
Do voters in Portsmouth, OH split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+48.0 | R+37.9 | 10.0pp |