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Portland

Indiana · 6,320 residents · 4.873 sq mi
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Portland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,320
−2%since 2000
from 6,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,297 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Portland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,538
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,786
+19%since 2000
from $18,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(5,380)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(687)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other1.7%(106)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,910)
Diversity Score
30
+205%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Indiana?

Portland, Indiana has about 6,320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Indiana?

The typical household in Portland, Indiana earns about $39,538 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Indiana?

About 10.3% 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 16.1% 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 163 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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