Portland town is located in Chautauqua County New York. Portland town has a 2024 population of 3,917. Portland town is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -5.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,162 in 2020.
The average household income in Portland town is $72,837 with a poverty rate of 15.21%. The median age in Portland town is 39 years: 37.4 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,403 | 80.87% |
| Other race | 273 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 262 | 6.23% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 4.66% |
| Native American | 44 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,463 | 2.45 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 693 | 2.98 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 504 | 1.21 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Female | 230 | 3.47 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Male | 36 | 3.11 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 453 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 324 | 10.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 358 | 11.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,121 | 36.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 404 | 13.32% |
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 | 2,475 | 2,215 | 627 |
| Hispanic | 229 | 105 | 3 |
| Black | 221 | 77 | 0 |
| Other Race | 181 | 73 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 92 | 26 |
| Asian | 30 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 3 |
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 63.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,778 | $46,250 | $24,896 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,194 | $0 | $32,813 |
| High School Graduate | $31,968 | $31,974 | $31,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,493 | $46,424 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,250 | $41,417 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $42,833 | $51,786 | $29,063 |
$35,250
Average Earnings
$41,417
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.02% of Portland town residents speak only English, while 7.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,142 | 279 | 8.88% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 212 | 73.61% |
| Multiple | 183 | 101 | 55.19% |
| Other | 131 | 91 | 69.47% |
| Native | 44 | 40 | 90.91% |
| Asian | 28 | 11 | 39.29% |
15.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.21%
Male Poverty Rate
15.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland town is Native, with 90.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland town is White, with 8.88% 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 13.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.4% |
| High School | 11.57% |
| Some College | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.34% |
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.76% |
| Male Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,539 | $84,231 |
| Households | $57,768 | $72,837 |
| Married Families | $88,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,529 | $42,786 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
252
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 7.94% |
| Other Race | 22 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 8.24% |
| Black | 4 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
78.35%
Born in Portland town
96.39%
Native Born
3.61%
Foreign Born
2%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
96.39% of Portland town residents were born in the United States, with 78.35% having been born in New York. 2% 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 | 3,667 | -50 | -1.35% |
| 2028 | 3,717 | -50 | -1.33% |
| 2027 | 3,767 | -50 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 3,817 | -50 | -1.29% |
| 2025 | 3,867 | -50 | -1.28% |
| 2024 | 3,917 | -50 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 3,967 | -50 | -1.24% |
| 2022 | 4,017 | 360 | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 3,657 | -505 | -12.13% |
| 2020 | 4,162 | -401 | -8.79% |
| 2019 | 4,563 | -69 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 4,632 | -20 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 4,652 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 4,647 | -74 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 4,721 | -90 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 4,811 | -98 | -2% |
| 2013 | 4,909 | -21 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 4,930 | -94 | -1.87% |
| 2011 | 5,024 | 152 | 3.12% |
| 2010 | 4,872 | 0 | 0% |