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Portland

Kentucky · Louisville · 8,070 residents · 2.475 sq mi
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The short version

Portland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $63,495. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Louisville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Portland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,070
Population density
3,261 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,929
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,606
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,495
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,066
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.9%
53.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(4,254)
Black37.2%(3,003)
Hispanic / Latino3%(243)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.1%(569)
Diversity Score72.2%(5,828)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(4,254)
Black37.2%(3,003)
Hispanic / Latino3%(243)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.1%(569)
Diversity Score72.2%(5,828)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
0.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky?

Portland, Louisville, Kentucky has about 8,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky earns about $29,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Louisville, Kentucky expensive?

In Portland, Louisville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $63,495, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 37.2% of people in Portland, Louisville, Kentucky 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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