Portal, ND Demographics

A map of Portal's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	69	106	53.5%	84.8%
Black	37	6	28.7%	4.8%
Multiracial	18	4	14.0%	3.2%
Asian	3	0	2.3%	0.0%
Hispanic	2	1	1.6%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	6.4%

Portal, North Dakota has an estimated population of 129, an increase from the 125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.5% White, 28.7% Black, 14.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portal has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Portal, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portal is ranked the 212th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Portal was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portal's White Population

69 residents of Portal, or 53.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portal is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Portal ranks 312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portal's White population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. White residents' share of Portal's population has decreased from 84.8% to 53.5%.

Portal is more White than neighboring Larson (0% White). Portal is less White than neighboring Lignite (94% White), Flaxton (100% White), Columbus (100% White), and Bowbells (78.3% White).

Portal's Black Population

37 residents of Portal, or 28.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portal is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Portal ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portal's Black population has grown by an estimated 516.7%. Black residents' share of Portal's population has increased from 4.8% to 28.7%.

Portal is more Black than neighboring Lignite (0% Black), Flaxton (0% Black), Columbus (0% Black), Larson (0% Black), and Bowbells (0% Black).

Portal's Asian Population

3 residents of Portal, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portal is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Portal ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portal's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Portal's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.3%.

Portal is more Asian than neighboring Flaxton (0% Asian), Columbus (0% Asian), Larson (0% Asian), and Bowbells (2% Asian). Portal is less Asian than neighboring Lignite (4.2% Asian).

Portal's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Portal, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Portal ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Portal's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Portal is more Hispanic than neighboring Flaxton (0% Hispanic), Columbus (0% Hispanic), Larson (0% Hispanic), and Bowbells (0% Hispanic). Portal is less Hispanic than neighboring Lignite (1.8% Hispanic).

Portal's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Portal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Portal ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portal's population has decreased from 6.4% to 0.0%.

Portal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bowbells (1.4% Native American/Other).

Portal's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Portal, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portal is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Portal ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portal's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Portal's population has increased from 3.2% to 14.0%.

Portal is more Multiracial than neighboring Lignite (0% Multiracial), Flaxton (0% Multiracial), and Columbus (0% Multiracial). Portal is less Multiracial than neighboring Larson (100% Multiracial), and Bowbells (18.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.