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 $47,497 with a poverty rate of 27.26%. The median age in Portola is 36.2 years: 50.2 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,076 | 84.32% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 7.64% |
| Asian | 115 | 4.67% |
| Other race | 66 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,058 | 2.29 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Non Family | 464 | 1.19 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 341 | 3.26 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 253 | 2.99 | 4.3 | 95.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
47.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 2.46% |
| High School Graduate | 479 | 28.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 673 | 40.32% |
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 | 1,258 | 1,150 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 243 | 183 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 145 | 28 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 7 |
| Other Race | 66 | 54 | 35 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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 53.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,944 | $0 | $46,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,960 | $0 | $21,635 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,978 | $40,543 | $23,684 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $68,750 | $25,192 |
$26,978
Average Earnings
$40,543
Average Male
$23,684
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.52% of Portola residents speak only English, while 12.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,734 | 487 | 28.09% |
| Hispanic | 541 | 145 | 26.8% |
| Multiple | 188 | 72 | 38.3% |
27.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.15%
Male Poverty Rate
33.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portola is Multiple, with 38.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portola is Hispanic, with 26.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.78% |
| Some College | 32.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.09% |
| High School | 4.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 24.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.32% |
| Male Employed | 8.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,104 | $54,145 |
| Households | $42,385 | $47,497 |
| Married Families | $67,470 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $34,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 48 | 46.15% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.6% |
| Native American | 6 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
17.3%
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
73.03%
Born in Portola
93.83%
Native Born
6.17%
Foreign Born
2.27%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
93.83% of Portola residents were born in the United States, with 73.03% having been born in California. 2.27% 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% |