Portola is a city located in Plumas County California. Portola has a 2024 population of 2,135. Portola is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,091 in 2020.
The average household income in Portola is $73,922 with a poverty rate of 21.07%. The median age in Portola is 39.6 years: 49.4 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,202 | 90.73% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 8.03% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,044 | 2.28 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Non Family | 439 | 1.1 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 420 | 2.81 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 165 | 3.18 | 2.4 | 97.6 |
| Male | 20 | 9.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
52.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 9.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 2.2% |
| High School Graduate | 531 | 32.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 694 | 42.39% |
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 | 1,301 | 1,235 | 100 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 219 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 128 | 3 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,862 | $0 | $33,974 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $81,581 | $21,852 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,881 | $67,344 | $23,906 |
| Some College | $35,789 | $66,328 | $19,327 |
$33,881
Average Earnings
$67,344
Average Male
$23,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.27% of Portola residents speak only English, while 14.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,846 | 376 | 20.37% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 96 | 21.19% |
| Multiple | 195 | 72 | 36.92% |
21.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.97%
Male Poverty Rate
27.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portola is Multiple, with 36.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portola is White, with 20.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90.36% |
| Some College | 18.57% |
| High School | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 52% |
| Female Employed | 11% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,146 | $96,248 |
| Households | $52,500 | $73,922 |
| Married Families | $86,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $39,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
166
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 9.45% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
7%
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
65.84%
Born in Portola
91.06%
Native Born
8.94%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
5.77%
Naturalized
91.06% of Portola residents were born in the United States, with 65.84% having been born in California. 3.17% 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 | 2,190 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 2,179 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 2,168 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2026 | 2,157 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 2,146 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 2,135 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 2,124 | -43 | -1.98% |
| 2022 | 2,167 | 16 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 2,151 | 60 | 2.87% |
| 2020 | 2,091 | 166 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 1,925 | 19 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1,906 | 12 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 1,894 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 1,899 | 22 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 1,877 | -24 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 1,901 | -32 | -1.66% |
| 2013 | 1,933 | -53 | -2.67% |
| 2012 | 1,986 | -44 | -2.17% |
| 2011 | 2,030 | -33 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 2,063 | 0 | 0% |