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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portland

Texas · 14,827 residents · 12.166 sq mi
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Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,574. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $90,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,827
+22%since 1990
from 12,142 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,219 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 998 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+3%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Portland
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,574
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,871
+40%since 1990
from $14,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
36.7% rent
1.9
+3%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(11,218)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino23%(2,790)
Asian0.7%(89)
Diversity Score49.7%(6,038)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(9,914)
Black3.9%(583)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(3,870)
Asian1%(147)
Diversity Score57.6%(8,537)
58
+16%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,827 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portland, Texas?

The typical household in Portland, Texas earns about $48,574 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Texas?

About 25.5% 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 7.4% of people in Portland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,685 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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