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Portland

Texas · 20,383 residents · 12.166 sq mi
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Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,409. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,383
+37%since 2000
from 14,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Portland
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,409
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,941
+76%since 2000
from $19,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,392
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(10,095)
Black1.7%(353)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(8,483)
Asian2.8%(571)
Other2.1%(428)
Diversity Score70.1%(14,285)
Diversity Score
70
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Texas?

Portland, Texas has about 20,383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Texas?

The typical household in Portland, Texas earns about $77,409 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 $178,600, and the typical rent is about $1,392 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Texas?

About 27.4% 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 6.5% 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 8,241 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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