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Portal

North Dakota · 126 residents · 0.668 sq mi
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Portal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $46,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 266%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−4%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
−4%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
911181461742011990201020202024Portal
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,023
+74%since 2000
from $18,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,300
+266%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−65.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+200%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(116)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(15)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portal, North Dakota?

Portal, North Dakota has about 126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portal, North Dakota?

The typical household in Portal, North Dakota earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portal, North Dakota expensive?

In Portal, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Portal, North Dakota?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Portal, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portal, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Portal, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portal, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Portal, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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