Portis, KS Demographics

A map of Portis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	68	81	97.1%	94.2%
Native American/Other	2	0	2.9%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.2%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.2%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	3.5%

Portis, Kansas has an estimated population of 70, a large decrease from the 86 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portis has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Portis, that probability was 11.1% in 2020 and 5.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portis is ranked the 597th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Portis was ranked the 576th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portis's White Population

68 residents of Portis, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portis is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Portis ranks 97th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portis's White population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Portis's population has increased from 94.2% to 97.1%.

Portis is more White than neighboring Osborne (90.8% White), Downs (92.8% White), and Smith Center (90.4% White). Portis is less White than neighboring Gaylord (98.6% White), and Cawker City (98% White).

Portis's Black Population

0 residents of Portis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portis is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Portis ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portis's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Portis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Portis is less Black than neighboring Osborne (0.7% Black), and Smith Center (0.5% Black).

Portis's Asian Population

0 residents of Portis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portis is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Portis ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Portis's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Portis is less Asian than neighboring Osborne (0.4% Asian), and Downs (1.5% Asian).

Portis's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Portis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portis is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Portis ranks 616th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Portis's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Portis is less Hispanic than neighboring Osborne (4.3% Hispanic), Downs (3.6% Hispanic), Smith Center (4.6% Hispanic), and Cawker City (0.9% Hispanic).

Portis's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Portis, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portis is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Portis ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portis's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Portis's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.9%.

Portis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Osborne (1% Native American/Other), Downs (0.7% Native American/Other), Gaylord (0% Native American/Other), Smith Center (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cawker City (0% Native American/Other).

Portis's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Portis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portis is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Portis ranks 498th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Portis's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Portis is less Multiracial than neighboring Osborne (2.7% Multiracial), Downs (1.5% Multiracial), Gaylord (1.4% Multiracial), Smith Center (3.8% Multiracial), and Cawker City (1.1% 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.