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Portola

California · 2,104 residents · 5.407 sq mi
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Portola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,339. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,400. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,104
−6%since 2000
from 2,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Portola
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,339
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,013
+56%since 2000
from $14,734 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,400
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+71%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,796)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(263)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(690)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,652)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(342)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other6.1%(129)
Diversity Score47.4%(997)
Diversity Score
47
+53%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portola, California?

Portola, California has about 2,104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portola, California?

The typical household in Portola, California earns about $35,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portola, California expensive?

In Portola, California, the median home is worth about $203,400, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Portola, California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Portola, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portola, California?

About 12.5% of people in Portola, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portola, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Portola, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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