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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portland

Connecticut · 5,534 residents · 5.995 sq mi
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Portland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,949. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $139,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,534
−2%since 1990
from 5,645 in 1990
1990 – 2024
923 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 942 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+6%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Portland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,949
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,012 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,240
+41%since 1990
from $18,668 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$644
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $551 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
28.0% rent
2.5
−35%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,448)
Black2.9%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(87)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score11.9%(674)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,127)
Black3.1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(127)
Asian0.5%(30)
Diversity Score14.4%(798)
14
+21%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.9 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Connecticut?

Portland, Connecticut has about 5,534 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portland, Connecticut?

The typical household in Portland, Connecticut earns about $55,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Connecticut expensive?

In Portland, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Connecticut?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Connecticut?

About 6.7% of people in Portland, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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