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Portis

Kansas · 86 residents · 0.261 sq mi
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Portis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,519. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 11% 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 $32,200. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−30%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+9%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
60901211511811990201020202024Portis
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,519
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,982
−20%since 2000
from $23,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−9%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other1.3%(1)
Diversity Score9%(8)
Diversity Score
9
+120%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portis, Kansas?

Portis, Kansas has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portis, Kansas?

The typical household in Portis, Kansas earns about $54,519 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 $32,200.

How educated are people in Portis, Kansas?

About 11.1% 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 12.7% 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 61 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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