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Portland

Michigan · 3,770 residents (2025 est.) · 2.629 sq mi
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Portland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,790
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,442 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+19%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,770 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Portland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,845
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,842
+89%since 2000
from $20,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+8%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,673)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(50)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,333)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(146)
Asian2.5%(96)
Other5.2%(197)
Diversity Score27.7%(1,051)
Diversity Score
28
+463%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Michigan?

Portland, Michigan has about 3,790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Michigan?

The typical household in Portland, Michigan earns about $65,845 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Michigan expensive?

In Portland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $166,200, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Michigan?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Michigan?

About 7.3% of people in Portland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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