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Portland

North Dakota · 606 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Portland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,000. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
Unchangedsince 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5275906537157781990201020202024Portland
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,781
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,795
+64%since 2000
from $15,149 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(570)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.5%(9)
Diversity Score12.9%(78)
Diversity Score
13
+681%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, North Dakota?

Portland, North Dakota has about 606 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Portland, North Dakota earns about $50,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, North Dakota expensive?

In Portland, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, North Dakota?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, North Dakota?

About 7.6% of people in Portland, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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