Portland is a borough located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Portland has a 2024 population of 479. Portland is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 486 in 2020.
The average household income in Portland is $74,467 with a poverty rate of 21.01%. The median age in Portland is 34.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 94.53% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 3.88% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 238 | 2.92 | 37 | 63 |
| Married | 126 | 3.58 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.46 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Female | 32 | 3.06 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 21 | 2.86 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 17.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 7.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 234 | 54.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 49 | 11.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 307 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 95 | 3 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $72,083 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,063 | $51,563 | $46,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,354 | $64,583 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $90,714 | $69,250 | $0 |
$51,354
Average Earnings
$64,583
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.26% of Portland residents speak only English, while 19.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 498 | 122 | 24.5% |
| Multiple | 27 | 24 | 88.89% |
21.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.33%
Male Poverty Rate
24.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is Multiple, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is White, with 24.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.94% |
| Some College | 20.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 17.61% |
| Female Employed | 5.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,703 | $68,703 |
| Households | $71,667 | $74,467 |
| Married Families | $95,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $89,107 | $83,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 6.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
16.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.06%
Born in Portland
94.82%
Native Born
5.18%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
3.88%
Naturalized
94.82% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 29.06% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 470 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 472 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 475 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 477 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 479 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 481 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 482 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 485 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 486 | -28 | -5.45% |
| 2019 | 514 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 515 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 514 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 513 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 515 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 519 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 518 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 519 | 0 | 0% |