Portland, Connecticut Population 2022
Portland is a city located in Middlesex County Connecticut. Portland has a 2020 population of 5,552. Portland is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -5.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,862 in 2010.
The average household income in Portland is $94,342 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,112 per month, and the median house value is $222,900. The median age in Portland is 45.8 years, 43.8 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
Portland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portlandwas:
- White: 92.64%
- Two or more races: 4.63%
- Other race: 1.41%
- Black or African American: 1.01%
- Asian: 0.30%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,500 | 92.64% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 84 | 1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 275 | 4.63% |
Portland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,505 | 2.32 | 77.8 |
| Married | 1,136 | 2.89 | 95.5 |
| Male | 101 | 3.28 | 68.3 |
| Female | 363 | 3.09 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 905 | 1.18 | 64.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 1.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 279 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,150 | 26.29% |
| Some College | 979 | 22.38% |
| Associates Degree | 645 | 14.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 947 | 21.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 328 | 7.50% |
Portland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,169 | 3,899 | 1,230 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 132 | 40 |
| Black | 49 | 18 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | |
| Other Race | 60 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.50%.
$54,871
Average Earnings
$60,086
Average Male
$42,227
Average Female
Portland Language by Age
Portland Language
96.00% of Portland residents speak only English, while 4.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
Portland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,321 | 560 | 10.52% |
| Other | 12 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 320 | 12 | 3.75% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.63%
Male Poverty Rate
11.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Portland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is White, with 10.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is Hispanic, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.86%.
Portland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Portland Married by Age and Sex
Portland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Portland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 7.61% |
Portland Veterans by Education
7.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
67%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.85%
Born in Portland
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.62% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 80.85% having been born in Connecticut. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,862 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 6,009 | 147 | 2.51% |
| 2012 | 5,911 | -98 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 5,628 | -283 | -4.79% |
| 2014 | 5,634 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 5,619 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 5,607 | -12 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 5,595 | -12 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 5,572 | -23 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 5,552 | -20 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 5,552 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 5,552 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 5,552 | 0.00% |