Portland is a city located in Sumner County Tennessee. Portland has a 2024 population of 13,701. Portland is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Portland is $75,894 with a poverty rate of 12.42%. The median age in Portland is 34 years: 32.3 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Portland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,664 | 88.52% |
| Black or African American | 600 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 564 | 4.28% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.21% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,059 | 2.6 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Married | 2,464 | 3.2 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Non Family | 1,506 | 1.2 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 720 | 3.4 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 369 | 2.71 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
61.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 704 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 573 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 764 | 9.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 418 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 3,576 | 42.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 438 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 1,893 | 22.63% |
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 | 7,401 | 6,480 | 1,005 |
| Hispanic | 434 | 267 | 74 |
| Black | 320 | 320 | 83 |
| Other Race | 247 | 128 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 125 | 3 |
| Asian | 38 | 26 | 17 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 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 asian people with a rate of 44.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,481 | $70,417 | $49,712 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,669 | $79,125 | $58,539 |
| High School Graduate | $41,606 | $49,096 | $29,335 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $24,356 | $15,197 |
| Overall | $45,349 | $52,846 | $36,870 |
| Some College | $47,611 | $63,170 | $37,759 |
$45,349
Average Earnings
$52,846
Average Male
$36,870
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.63% of Portland residents speak only English, while 6.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,252 | 1,223 | 10.87% |
| Hispanic | 916 | 298 | 32.53% |
| Other | 564 | 289 | 51.24% |
| Multiple | 250 | 52 | 20.8% |
| Black | 600 | 38 | 6.33% |
| Asian | 38 | 12 | 31.58% |
12.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.69%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Portland is Other, with 51.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Portland is Black, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.96% |
| High School | 8.95% |
| Some College | 7.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 94.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 7.21% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,924 | $86,014 |
| Households | $68,315 | $75,894 |
| Married Families | $94,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,090 | $45,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
695
Number of Veterans
649
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| First Gulf War | 170 |
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 205 |
| 55 to 64 | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 167 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
| 75+ | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 7.49% |
| Black | 31 | 9.01% |
| Other Race | 13 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
61.27%
Born in Portland
96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
96.58% of Portland residents were born in the United States, with 61.27% having been born in Tennessee. 3.12% 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 | 14,316 | 123 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 14,193 | 123 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 14,070 | 123 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 13,947 | 123 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 13,824 | 123 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 13,701 | 123 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 13,578 | 77 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 13,501 | 151 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 13,350 | 141 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 13,209 | 172 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 13,037 | 182 | 1.42% |
| 2018 | 12,855 | 51 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 12,804 | 242 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 12,562 | 198 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 12,364 | 167 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 12,197 | 206 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 11,991 | 163 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 11,828 | 143 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 11,685 | 155 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 11,530 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,458 | 3,293 | 63.76% |
| 1990 | 5,165 | 1,135 | 28.16% |
| 1980 | 4,030 | 1,158 | 40.32% |
| 1970 | 2,872 | -11,444 | -79.94% |