Portland, MI Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,333	3,475	87.9%	91.5%
Multiracial	197	139	5.2%	3.7%
Hispanic	146	122	3.9%	3.2%
Asian	96	18	2.5%	0.5%
Black	18	21	0.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	21	0.0%	0.6%

Portland, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,790, a less than 1% change from the 3,796 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Portland, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portland is ranked the 215th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Portland was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portland's White Population

3,333 residents of Portland, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portland is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Portland ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 91.5% to 87.9%.

Portland is more White than neighboring Mulliken (86.8% White), Lyons (72.4% White), and Muir (86.3% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Westphalia (90% White), and Eagle (97.8% White).

Portland's Black Population

18 residents of Portland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portland is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Portland ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Westphalia (0% Black), Eagle (0% Black), and Muir (0% Black). Portland is less Black than neighboring Mulliken (1.6% Black), and Lyons (0.7% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

96 residents of Portland, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Portland ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Asian residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.5%.

Portland is more Asian than neighboring Mulliken (0.4% Asian), Westphalia (0% Asian), Lyons (0.2% Asian), Eagle (0% Asian), and Muir (0% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Portland, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portland is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Portland ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.9%.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle (1.1% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Mulliken (7.2% Hispanic), Westphalia (4.6% Hispanic), Lyons (12.4% Hispanic), and Muir (9.6% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Portland, 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 Portland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Portland ranks 498th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Portland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mulliken (0.4% Native American/Other), and Westphalia (0.8% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

197 residents of Portland, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Portland ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.2%.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Mulliken (3.6% Multiracial), Westphalia (4.6% Multiracial), Eagle (1.1% Multiracial), and Muir (4.1% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (14.3% 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.