State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,547.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.09%
Growth Since 2010
14.15%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Portland is a city located in San Patricio County Texas. With a 2020 population of 17,236, it is the 167th largest city in Texas and the 2105th largest city in the United States . Portland is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually but its population has increased by 14.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,099 in 2010. Portland reached it's highest population of 17,284 in 2018. Spanning over 14 miles, Portland has a population density of 1,548 people per square mile.
The average household income in Portland is $99,517 with a poverty rate of 7.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,250 per month, and the median house value is $167,400. The median age in Portland is 35.9 years, 34.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,962 | 93.76% |
| Asian | 327 | 1.92% |
| Some Other Race | 282 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.18% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,979 | 2.83 | 67.2 |
| Married | 3,528 | 3.37 | 82.4 |
| Non Family | 1,490 | 1.27 | 48.9 |
| Female | 702 | 3.17 | 38.9 |
| Male | 259 | 3.56 | 42.9 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 2.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 498 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,102 | 27.57% |
| Some College | 3,277 | 29.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,026 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,152 | 19.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 896 | 7.96% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,542 | 6,348 | 2,213 |
| Hispanic | 4,186 | 3,678 | 709 |
| Asian | 276 | 254 | 51 |
| Other Race | 196 | 166 | 8 |
| Black | 187 | 135 | 52 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 36 | 23 |
| Islander | 31 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.49%.
$44,007
Average Earnings
$53,429
Average Male
$34,322
Average Female
77.20% of Portland residents speak only English, while 22.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.17% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,306 | 614 | 6.60% |
| Hispanic | 6,956 | 609 | 8.76% |
| Other | 264 | 22 | 8.33% |
| Black | 184 | 14 | 7.61% |
| Asian | 323 | 6 | 1.86% |
7.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.18%
Male Poverty Rate
10.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is Hispanic, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is Asian, with 1.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.80%.
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,249 | 10.75% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 8.31% |
| Black | 27 | 14.44% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 38.98% |
| Other Race | 10 | 5.10% |
2.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
94.51%
Native Born
5.49%
Foreign Born
3.75%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
94.51% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 70.85% having been born in Texas. 3.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,236 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 17,252 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 17,268 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 17,284 | 37 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 17,247 | 519 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 16,728 | 194 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 16,534 | 199 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 16,335 | 153 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 16,182 | 308 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 15,874 | 256 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 15,618 | 42 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 15,576 | 749 | 0.49% |
| 2000 | 14,827 | 2,603 | 1.95% |
| 1990 | 12,224 | 201 | 0.17% |
| 1980 | 12,023 | 4,721 | 5.11% |
| 1970 | 7,302 | 4,764 | 11.15% |
| 1960 | 2,538 | 0.00% |