Portales is a city located in Roosevelt County New Mexico. Portales has a 2024 population of 11,770. Portales is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,125 in 2020.
The average household income in Portales is $63,437 with a poverty rate of 21.49%. The median age in Portales is 27.7 years: 26.8 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portales was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,398 | 69.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,928 | 16.04% |
| Other race | 1,311 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 106 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.27% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,493 | 2.45 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 2,058 | 1.14 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Married | 1,546 | 3.57 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 592 | 3.26 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 297 | 4.19 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 531 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 536 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,019 | 15.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 10.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,762 | 27.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 3.93% |
| Some College | 1,707 | 26.21% |
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 | 3,290 | 3,257 | 1,234 |
| Hispanic | 2,799 | 2,050 | 321 |
| Other Race | 828 | 609 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 799 | 654 | 133 |
| Native American | 101 | 85 | 49 |
| Black | 76 | 76 | 71 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 93.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,233 | $30,000 | $38,512 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,074 | $0 | $32,177 |
| High School Graduate | $31,518 | $47,833 | $27,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,004 | $36,664 | $24,984 |
| Some College | $29,712 | $38,323 | $21,910 |
$32,004
Average Earnings
$36,664
Average Male
$24,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.38% of Portales residents speak only English, while 19.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,937 | 1,153 | 23.35% |
| Hispanic | 5,145 | 814 | 15.82% |
| Multiple | 1,630 | 332 | 20.37% |
| Other | 1,233 | 116 | 9.41% |
| Native | 102 | 55 | 53.92% |
21.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.46%
Male Poverty Rate
24.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portales is Native, with 53.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portales is Other, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.88% |
| Some College | 16.19% |
| High School | 15.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.85% |
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.26% |
| Male Employed | 9.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,017 | $80,674 |
| Households | $51,290 | $63,437 |
| Married Families | $103,398 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,875 | $40,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
691
Number of Veterans
644
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 444 |
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 368 |
| 18 to 34 | 164 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 573 | 9.47% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 2.69% |
| Other Race | 89 | 7.9% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.03% |
| Black | 7 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
53.82%
Born in Portales
95.53%
Native Born
4.47%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
95.53% of Portales residents were born in the United States, with 53.82% having been born in New Mexico. 3.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,327 | -88 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 11,415 | -89 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 11,504 | -89 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 11,593 | -88 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 11,681 | -89 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 11,770 | -89 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 11,859 | -81 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 11,940 | -83 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 12,023 | -102 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 12,125 | 535 | 4.62% |
| 2019 | 11,590 | -129 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,719 | -106 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 11,825 | -165 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 11,990 | 15 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 11,975 | -299 | -2.44% |
| 2014 | 12,274 | -216 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 12,490 | -154 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 12,644 | -31 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 12,675 | 271 | 2.18% |
| 2010 | 12,404 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,131 | 441 | 4.13% |
| 1990 | 10,690 | 750 | 7.55% |
| 1980 | 9,940 | -614 | -5.82% |
| 1970 | 10,554 | 859 | 8.86% |
| 1960 | 9,695 | 1,583 | 19.51% |
| 1950 | 8,112 | 3,008 | 58.93% |
| 1940 | 5,104 | 2,585 | 102.62% |
| 1930 | 2,519 | -8,808 | -77.76% |