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Portsmouth

Iowa · 195 residents · 0.307 sq mi
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Portsmouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−13%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.2
+26%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131521922322711990201020202024Portsmouth
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,672
+34%since 2000
from $15,473 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$244
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(192)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+16%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−25%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portsmouth, Iowa?

Portsmouth, Iowa has about 195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portsmouth, Iowa?

The typical household in Portsmouth, Iowa earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portsmouth, Iowa expensive?

In Portsmouth, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Portsmouth, Iowa?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Portsmouth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portsmouth, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Portsmouth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portsmouth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Portsmouth, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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