Portland, Texas Population 2022
Portland is a city located in San Patricio County Texas. Portland has a 2020 population of 21,439. Portland is currently growing at a rate of 2.52% annually and its population has increased by 5.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,383 in 2010.
The average household income in Portland is $99,517 with a poverty rate of 6.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,392 per month, and the median house value is $178,600. The median age in Portland is 35.9 years, 34.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Portland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portlandwas:
- White: 88.13%
- Two or more races: 6.14%
- Other race: 1.91%
- Asian: 1.75%
- Black or African American: 1.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.38%
- Native American: 0.32%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,694 | 88.13% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 312 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 341 | 1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1,094 | 6.14% |
Portland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,136 | 2.89 | 67.7 |
| Married | 3,369 | 3.35 | 81.4 |
| Male | 261 | 4.33 | 55.2 |
| Female | 1,009 | 3.37 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 1,497 | 1.26 | 57.5 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 2.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,189 | 27.86% |
| Some College | 3,311 | 28.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,001 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,071 | 18.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,064 | 9.30% |
Portland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,883 | 6,590 | 2,262 |
| Asian | 269 | 247 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 4,030 | 3,625 | 739 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 130 | 36 |
| Black | 165 | 114 | 20 |
| Other Race | 221 | 189 | 16 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | |
| Islander | 67 | 32 |
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 white people with a rate of 32.86%.
$42,416
Average Earnings
$54,928
Average Male
$34,399
Average Female
Portland Language by Age
Portland Language
79.17% of Portland residents speak only English, while 20.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.39% of the population.
Portland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 236 | 71 | 30.08% |
| Hispanic | 7,069 | 599 | 8.47% |
| White | 9,704 | 483 | 4.98% |
| Native | 57 | 2 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 308 | 3 | 0.97% |
| Other | 35 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,093 | 23 | 2.10% |
6.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.83%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Portland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is Black, with 30.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is Multiple, with 2.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.27%.
Portland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Portland Married by Age and Sex
Portland Marriage
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.
Portland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,321 | 11.42% |
| Black | 10 | 4.88% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.07% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 9.76% |
Portland Veterans by Education
0.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
70.84%
Born in Portland
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
2.35%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.13% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 70.84% having been born in Texas. 2.35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,538 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 7,302 | 4,764 | 11.15% |
| 1980 | 12,023 | 4,721 | 5.11% |
| 1990 | 12,224 | 201 | 0.17% |
| 2000 | 14,827 | 2,603 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 15,099 | 272 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 15,627 | 528 | 3.50% |
| 2012 | 16,155 | 528 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 16,683 | 528 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 17,211 | 528 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 17,739 | 528 | 3.07% |
| 2016 | 18,267 | 528 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 18,795 | 528 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 19,323 | 528 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 19,851 | 528 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 20,383 | 532 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 20,911 | 528 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 21,439 | 528 | 2.52% |