The Ohio Legislature passed House Bill 233 on April 20, 2016 to authorize cities to create Downtown Redevelopment Districts. [62] While Portsmouth's Scioto County did not happen to be in the worst ten for 2019, it is in the middle of this death zone, within a few miles of six of the deadliest counties on the list. [27][28], In 2014, Portsmouth was one of 350 cities to enter a submission in the America's Best Communities competition, hoping to win the $3 million first place prize.

Some of the honorees include Don Gullett, Al Oliver, and former United States Vice-President Dan Quayle, who was not a Portsmouth native.[79]. Many historical buildings in Portsmouth have been demolished because of poor upkeep, other city development, or the completion of new buildings that replaced the landmarks. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.87. [59] It explored the effects of prescription drug abuse on residents of the town and surrounding area. The median income for a household in the city was $23,004, and the median income for a family was $31,237. By the 1950 census, the population had begun to decline, falling below 40,000. The city reverted from being run by a city manager to a mayor in 1988, with the mayor being elected every four years. Vacation Packages.

Deadbolt - Boneyfiddle Escape Rooms and Mysteries. The station was later used for offices and its keys were turned over to Scioto County in 2003, and the building was demolished in 2004.[16]. Alerts.

Portsmouth is also served by three newspapers. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. Portsmouth is the county seat for Scioto County. In 1831, Portsmouth drove out African Americans from the city under this pretext.

About 18.3% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

This forced the team to be sold and moved to Detroit in 1934, where it became the Detroit Lions. The airport is located in Minford, Ohio, approximately 12 miles (19 km) northeast of the city. The nearest Interstate highway is I-64. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Programs aired on WPBO were broadcast by WOSU in Columbus. Local radio stations WPAY-FM, WIOI, WNXT, WPYK, WZZZ, and WOSP-FM serve the radio listeners in the city.

The population was 20,226 at the 2010 census. students run the local cable station TNN CH25. The class is under the direction of Chris Cole and the The Trojan football team has also produced some notable teams as of late with an Associated Press Division 3 State Championship in 2000, a regional title, and state semi-final appearance in 2000, and finishing as regional runner up in both 2001, and 2002. Much of the terrain is quite hilly due to dissected plateau around it. [18] The campaigns of 2008 resulted in numerous candidates and surrogates visiting Portsmouth, and some spoke at Shawnee State University: Bill Clinton on behalf of his wife Hillary Clinton,[19] Republican candidate John McCain,[20] and US Senator Barack Obama,[21] who won the election.

The city charter was adopted on November 6, 1928. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The Portsmouth Daily Times is the city's only daily newspaper and is also available online. Travel Forums.

As of 2010, Portsmouth has a population of approximately 20,000.

These funds provide aid to under-served and economically disadvantaged communities through the assessment and cleanup of abandoned industrial and commercial properties.

There are six wards in the city with elections of council members from the wards every two years. [75] In November 2016, the city won a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant toward the stadium's renovation.[76]. The site is currently being cleaned up for future development by Fluor/ B&W. Portsmouth City School District is notable having a storied basketball tradition by winning four OSHAA State Basketball Championships in 1931, 1961, 1978, and 1988. This Organizational Booklet from your City Government gives a picture of each City Department Head along with the staff and a description of duties and services provided to the citizens of Portsmouth. In all the Trojans football team has sent 5 teams to the post season since 2000, as of the start of the 2009 season.[42][43]. City School District has served the city since its founding in the 1830s and is the public school in the city. The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant ended enriching operations in 2001 and began to support operational and administrative functions and perform external contract work. Portsmouth major employers include Southern Ohio Medical Center, Kings Daughters Medical Center, Shawnee State University, Norfolk Southern Corp.(Railroad), Southern Ohio Correctional Facility and OSCO Industries.