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Portland

Iowa · 35 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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Portland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,500. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−8%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 38 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.5
−24%vs 2011
vs 74.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2018
Per capita income
$13,818
+4%vs 2011
vs $13,263 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.115
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.120 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $19,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2018
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−64.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
54.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
Female
61.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Iowa?

Portland, Iowa has about 35 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Iowa?

The typical household in Portland, Iowa earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Iowa expensive?

In Portland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $18,500.

How educated are people in Portland, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Portland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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