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Portland

Tennessee · 13,156 residents · 15.142 sq mi
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Portland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,777. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 12% 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 $154,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,156
+56%since 2000
from 8,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+12%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Portland
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,777
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,993
+48%since 2000
from $15,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(7,929)
Black2.6%(223)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(194)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(1,053)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(10,827)
Black4.6%(603)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(955)
Asian0.5%(70)
Other3.1%(408)
Diversity Score35.3%(4,650)
Diversity Score
35
+184%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Tennessee?

Portland, Tennessee has about 13,156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Portland, Tennessee earns about $55,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Tennessee expensive?

In Portland, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $154,700, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Tennessee?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Tennessee?

About 15.6% of people in Portland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,991 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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

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