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Portland

County:
Jay County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.873
State:
Indiana

Portland is a city located in Jay County, Indiana. Portland has a 2026 population of 6,183. It is also the county seat of Jay County. Portland is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,333 in 2020.

The median household income in Portland is $51,513 with a poverty rate of 17.34%. The median age in Portland is 37.4 years: 34.3 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.2 males.

6.2K
Total Population
1,269
Density (mi²)
-25 -0.4%
Growth

Portland Population

Portland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,183-25-0.4%
20256,208-25-0.4%
20246,233300.48%
20236,203-24-0.39%
20226,227-47-0.75%
20216,274-58-0.92%
20206,3333305.5%
20196,003-81-1.33%
20186,084-48-0.78%
20176,132-43-0.7%
20166,175-35-0.56%
20156,21000%
20146,210-40-0.64%
20136,250-24-0.38%
20126,27420.03%
20116,272450.72%
20106,22740.06%
20006,437-46-0.71%
19906,483-591-8.35%
19807,074-41-0.58%
19707,1151161.66%
19606,999-65-0.92%
19507,06470211.03%
19406,3621,08620.58%
19305,276-682-11.45%
19205,95882816.14%
19105,1303326.92%
19004,7981,07328.81%
18903,72500%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 34.3 years

Portland Adults

There are 4,798 adults, (907 of whom are seniors) in Portland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,982 (46.5%)
Male: 3,434 (53.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Portland includes 87.24% White, 3.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,59787.24%
Two or more races5819.06%
Other race1993.1%
Black or African American390.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4296.69%
Other race1993.1%
White861.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,51185.89%
Two or more races1522.37%
Black or African American390.61%

Portland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Portland 's average per capita income is $40,891. Household income levels show a median of $51,513. The poverty rate stands at 17.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,000-
Families$61,676$78,406
Households$51,513$66,495
Non Families$33,224$41,660

$40,891

Average Income

$51,513

Median Household Income

17.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)