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 $79,853 with a poverty rate of 18.14%. The median age in Portland town is 38.7 years: 37.1 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,268 | 81.68% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 6.02% |
| Other race | 220 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 210 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,363 | 2.52 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 657 | 3.01 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.18 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 242 | 3.52 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 31 | 3.19 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 373 | 13.45% |
| Associates Degree | 296 | 10.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 360 | 12.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 350 | 12.62% |
| High School Graduate | 977 | 35.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 338 | 12.19% |
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 | 2,247 | 2,023 | 645 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 99 | 5 |
| Black | 194 | 88 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 106 | 33 |
| Other Race | 116 | 59 | 5 |
| Asian | 35 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 4 |
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 65.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,563 | $0 | $27,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,917 | $0 | $34,417 |
| High School Graduate | $34,406 | $35,556 | $33,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,071 | $45,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,333 | $42,130 | $34,375 |
| Some College | $48,715 | $63,500 | $38,188 |
$39,333
Average Earnings
$42,130
Average Male
$34,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.3% of Portland town residents speak only English, while 6.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 457 | 370 | 80.96% |
| White | 2,851 | 218 | 7.65% |
| Other | 148 | 103 | 69.59% |
| Multiple | 189 | 101 | 53.44% |
| Native | 27 | 23 | 85.19% |
| Asian | 32 | 13 | 40.63% |
18.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.1%
Male Poverty Rate
18.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland town is Native, with 85.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland town is White, with 7.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.33% |
| High School | 11.97% |
| Some College | 8.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.38% |
| Female Employed | 7.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.9% |
| Male Employed | 1.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,726 | $88,529 |
| Households | $68,068 | $79,853 |
| Married Families | $95,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,386 | $52,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
237
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 7.77% |
| Other Race | 21 | 15.44% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 8.47% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.03% |
| Black | 3 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
71.48%
Born in Portland town
97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
97.2% of Portland town residents were born in the United States, with 71.48% having been born in New York. 1.37% 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% |