Portland is a city located in Jay County Indiana. Portland has a 2024 population of 6,141. It is also the county seat of Jay County. Portland is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,324 in 2020.
The average household income in Portland is $60,100 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Portland is 37.8 years: 36.4 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,844 | 90.86% |
| Two or more races | 403 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,710 | 2.3 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 1,196 | 1.09 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 821 | 3.29 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 353 | 3.02 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 340 | 3.43 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 424 | 10.08% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 321 | 7.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,769 | 42.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 943 | 22.42% |
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 | 3,912 | 3,403 | 529 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 82 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 83 | 6 |
| Other Race | 94 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,455 | $102,250 | $51,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,912 | $65,074 | $49,659 |
| High School Graduate | $28,736 | $36,174 | $23,734 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,412 | $34,792 | $34,205 |
| Overall | $36,759 | $41,271 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $36,935 | $41,250 | $33,222 |
$36,759
Average Earnings
$41,271
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.2% of Portland residents speak only English, while 2.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,626 | 802 | 14.26% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 99 | 25.92% |
| Other | 94 | 70 | 74.47% |
| Multiple | 403 | 37 | 9.18% |
| Black | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.58%
Male Poverty Rate
21.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is Other, with 74.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is Multiple, with 9.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.93% |
| Some College | 11.73% |
| High School | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.03% |
| Female Employed | 9.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,481 | $75,366 |
| Households | $44,292 | $60,100 |
| Married Families | $81,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,818 | $35,396 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
320
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 10.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
77.71%
Born in Portland
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.13% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 77.71% having been born in Indiana. 0.53% 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 | 5,912 | -46 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 5,958 | -46 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 6,004 | -45 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 6,049 | -46 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 6,095 | -46 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 6,141 | -46 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 6,187 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 6,213 | -52 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 6,265 | -59 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 6,324 | 321 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 6,003 | -81 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 6,084 | -48 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 6,132 | -43 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,175 | -35 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 6,210 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6,210 | -40 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 6,250 | -24 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 6,274 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 6,272 | 45 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 6,227 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,437 | -46 | -0.71% |
| 1990 | 6,483 | -591 | -8.35% |
| 1980 | 7,074 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 1970 | 7,115 | 116 | 1.66% |
| 1960 | 6,999 | -65 | -0.92% |
| 1950 | 7,064 | 702 | 11.03% |
| 1940 | 6,362 | 1,086 | 20.58% |
| 1930 | 5,276 | -682 | -11.45% |
| 1920 | 5,958 | 828 | 16.14% |
| 1910 | 5,130 | 332 | 6.92% |
| 1900 | 4,798 | 1,073 | 28.81% |
| 1890 | 3,725 | -2,187 | -36.99% |