Port Clinton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 5,966 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Port Clinton is the 243rd largest community in Ohio. Much of the housing stock in Port Clinton was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

The education level of Port Clinton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.03% of adults 25 and older in Port Clinton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Port Clinton in 2022 was $35,900, which is upper middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $143,600 for a family of four. However, Port Clinton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Port Clinton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Port Clinton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Port Clinton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Port Clinton include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Port Clinton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.