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Portland

Indiana · 6,237 residents (2025 est.) · 4.873 sq mi
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Portland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,416
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Portland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,513
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,045 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,700
+51%since 2000
from $18,375 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+20%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,130)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(216)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(637)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(5,511)
Black0.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(714)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(152)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,999)
Diversity Score
31
+215%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Indiana?

Portland, Indiana has about 6,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Indiana?

The typical household in Portland, Indiana earns about $51,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Indiana expensive?

In Portland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Indiana?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Indiana?

About 17.3% of people in Portland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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