Port Clinton
City in Ottawa County, Ohio
Port Clinton is a city in Ottawa County, Ohio, with 6,025 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whites Landing, 5.9 miles SE.
- 6,025residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 2,828 / sq mipopulation density
- 43452ZIP code
About Port Clinton
Port Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, located at the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie. The population was 6,025 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Port Clinton micropolitan area, about 34 miles (55 km) southeast of Toledo.
The city has been nicknamed the "Walleye Capital of the World", due to the productive fishing waters for the species lying offshore in Lake Erie's Western Basin. The annual Walleye Drop on New Year's Eve in downtown Port Clinton reflects this nickname.
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Living in Port Clinton
- Median household income
- $60,909
- Median home value
- $152,300
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Port Clinton had 6,025 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,025 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,828 per sq mi (1,092 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Clinton at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Ottawa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,025 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.13 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5097° N, 82.9383° W |
| ZIP code | 43452 |
| Official website | portclinton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3964150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Clinton
- Whites Landing5.9 mi SE
- Bay View6.5 mi SE
- Crystal Rock6.6 mi SE
- Wightmans Grove8.1 mi SW
- Vickery9.2 mi S
- Lakeside9.8 mi E
- Castalia10.2 mi SE
- Oak Harbor10.2 mi W
- Marblehead11.2 mi E
- Put-in-Bay11.7 mi NE
- Sandusky12.2 mi E
- Kelleys Island13.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Clinton
What county is Port Clinton in?
Port Clinton is in Ottawa County, Ohio.
What is the population of Port Clinton, OH?
6,025 people lived in Port Clinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Clinton, OH?
The ZIP code of Port Clinton is 43452.
What is the elevation of Port Clinton?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Clinton?
Whites Landing (5.9 mi), Bay View (6.5 mi), Crystal Rock (6.6 mi), Wightmans Grove (8.1 mi), Vickery (9.2 mi).
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