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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portland

Arkansas · 552 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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Portland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,036. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

552
−12%since 1990
from 629 in 1990
1990 – 2025
515 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 587 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+14%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2753714685656611990201020202024Portland
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,036
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,094
+17%since 1990
from $11,236 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
15.5% rent
1.3
−22%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52%(327)
Black47.7%(300)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score62.8%(395)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(303)
Black41.8%(231)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.7%(357)
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+18.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+5%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Portland, Arkansas?

Portland, Arkansas has about 552 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Portland, Arkansas earns about $28,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Arkansas expensive?

In Portland, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $36,400, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Arkansas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of people in Portland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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