CensusEasy
CITY

Portis

Kansas · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 0.261 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Portis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $37,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−43%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−6%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
60901211511811990201020202024Portis
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,959
+94%since 2000
from $23,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+54.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+28%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.4
−35%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portis on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(2)
Diversity Score6.9%(5)
Diversity Score
7
+70%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Portis

Riddleville
Pop 78
East Brooklyn
Pop 75
Millwood
Pop 66
Bennington
Pop 92
Places similar to Portis
Head to head

Compare Portis to nearby cities

PORTIS VS
Hays
Income$58,459−34%
Home value$225,500+505%
Population21,258+26144%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PORTIS VS
Hastings
Income$64,048−27%
Home value$184,700+395%
Population25,121+30914%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PORTIS VS
Salina
Income$61,783−30%
Home value$173,200+364%
Population46,094+56806%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PORTIS VS
Kearney
Income$69,724−21%
Home value$244,600+556%
Population34,782+42841%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Portis, Kansas?

Portis, Kansas has about 70 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portis, Kansas?

The typical household in Portis, Kansas earns about $88,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portis, Kansas expensive?

In Portis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,300.

How educated are people in Portis, Kansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Portis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portis, Kansas?

About 7.1% of people in Portis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Portis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Portis with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Portis, Kansas: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy