Portland is a borough located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Portland has a 2024 population of 479. Portland is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 486 in 2020.
The average household income in Portland is $67,104 with a poverty rate of 21.29%. The median age in Portland is 34.6 years: 37 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 577 | 95.21% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 3.14% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 202 | 3 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Married | 108 | 3.71 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.35 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 21 | 2.81 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 21 | 3.62 | 4.8 | 95.2 |
3.45
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
39.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.14% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 15.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 6.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 5.88% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 59.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 38 | 10.16% |
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 | 278 | 270 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $73,750 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $42,917 | $43,542 | $31,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,558 | $48,295 | $0 |
| Some College | $89,167 | $66,563 | $0 |
$48,558
Average Earnings
$48,295
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.58% of Portland residents speak only English, while 21.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 110 | 25.11% |
| Multiple | 19 | 19 | 100% |
21.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.5%
Male Poverty Rate
25.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is White, with 25.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.77% |
| High School | 19.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 17.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,063 | $65,640 |
| Households | $61,250 | $67,104 |
| Married Families | $92,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,000 | $62,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
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
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 5.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
22.1%
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
34.16%
Born in Portland
96.37%
Native Born
3.63%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
96.37% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 34.16% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.16% 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 | 470 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 472 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 475 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 477 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 479 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 481 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 482 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 485 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 486 | -28 | -5.45% |
| 2019 | 514 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 515 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 514 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 513 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 515 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 519 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 518 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 519 | 0 | 0% |