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Portsmouth

Iowa · 182 residents · 0.307 sq mi
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Portsmouth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,938. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
182
−19%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131521922322711990201020202024Portsmouth
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,938
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,246
+128%since 2000
from $15,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+45.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.3%(8)
Diversity Score
4
+290%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portsmouth, Iowa?

Portsmouth, Iowa has about 182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portsmouth, Iowa?

The typical household in Portsmouth, Iowa earns about $80,938 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Portsmouth, Iowa?

About 11.7% 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 4.7% 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 18 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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