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Portland

Arkansas · 325 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 $39,250. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 227 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,300. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
−41%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+36%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753714685656611990201020202024Portland
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,909
+90%since 2000
from $13,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(303)
Black41.8%(231)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(357)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(170)
Black37.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(10)
Diversity Score73.1%(237)
Diversity Score
73
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Arkansas?

Portland, Arkansas has about 325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Portland, Arkansas earns about $39,250 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Arkansas?

About 27.7% 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 27.5% 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 304 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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