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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Portland

Texas · 12,142 residents · 12.166 sq mi
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Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,952. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,685 residents. Median home value is $68,300. Households here earn about 40% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,142
−18%vs 2000
vs 14,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Portland
202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$37,952
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,574 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,187
−29%vs 2000
vs $19,871 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$426
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $686 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
34.4% rent
1.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(9,914)
Black3.9%(583)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(3,870)
Asian1%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(8,537)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(11,218)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino23%(2,790)
Asian0.7%(89)
Other6.5%(789)
Diversity Score49.7%(6,038)
50
−14%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Portland, Texas?

Portland, Texas has about 12,142 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Portland, Texas?

The typical household in Portland, Texas earns about $37,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Texas expensive?

In Portland, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Texas?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Texas?

About 7.0% of people in Portland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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