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Portland

North Dakota · 578 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Portland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
578
−4%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+8%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5275906537157781990201020202024Portland
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,750
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,920
+111%since 2000
from $15,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(536)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(21)
Diversity Score17.5%(101)
Diversity Score
18
+962%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, North Dakota?

Portland, North Dakota has about 578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Portland, North Dakota earns about $69,750 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 $161,100, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, North Dakota?

About 34.3% 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 5.1% of people in Portland, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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