New Portland town is located in Somerset County Maine. New Portland town has a 2024 population of 766. New Portland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually but its population has increased by 0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 764 in 2020.
The average household income in New Portland town is $62,810 with a poverty rate of 14.79%. The median age in New Portland town is 46.6 years: 52.5 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Portland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 85.29% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 9.98% |
| Asian | 23 | 4.03% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 2.09 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Married | 152 | 2.35 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 85 | 1.12 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Female | 27 | 3.41 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 9 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.41
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
93.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 20.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.04% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 39.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 97 | 22.66% |
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 | 383 | 360 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 15 | 15 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 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 asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,385 | $11,667 | $35,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,000 | $0 | $91,250 |
| High School Graduate | $29,667 | $48,036 | $24,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,531 | $48,750 | $29,779 |
| Some College | $32,500 | $73,750 | $30,714 |
$34,531
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$29,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.03% of New Portland town residents speak only English, while 4.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 76 | 15.7% |
| Multiple | 57 | 8 | 14.04% |
14.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Portland town is White, with 15.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Portland town is Multiple, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| Some College | 17.29% |
| High School | 10.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.33% |
| Male Employed | 0.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,667 | $70,084 |
| Households | $58,977 | $62,810 |
| Married Families | $73,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,262 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
53
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 13.1% |
| Native American | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
64.97%
Born in New Portland town
90.54%
Native Born
9.46%
Foreign Born
3.33%
Non Citizen
6.13%
Naturalized
90.54% of New Portland town residents were born in the United States, with 64.97% having been born in Maine. 3.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 761 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 762 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 763 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 764 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 765 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 766 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 767 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 768 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 765 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 764 | 73 | 10.56% |
| 2019 | 691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 691 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 690 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 692 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 696 | -8 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 704 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 711 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 713 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 716 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 721 | 0 | 0% |