Portland, ND Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, North Dakota has an estimated population of 549, a decrease from the 578 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 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 Portland, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portland is ranked the 100th 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). Portland was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portland's White Population

484 residents of Portland, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portland is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Portland ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 92.7% to 88.2%.

Portland is more White than neighboring Mayville (84.3% White), and Blanchard (0% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Clifford (96.3% White), Hatton (89.8% White), and Galesburg (100% White).

Portland's Black Population

16 residents of Portland, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portland is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Portland ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.9%.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Clifford (0% Black), Hatton (0.3% Black), Blanchard (0% Black), and Galesburg (0% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

0 residents of Portland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portland is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Portland ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Portland's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Portland, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portland is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Portland ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.1%.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Clifford (0% Hispanic), Blanchard (0% Hispanic), and Galesburg (0% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayville (6.1% Hispanic), and Hatton (6.7% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Portland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portland is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Portland ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hatton (0.3% Native American/Other), Blanchard (0% Native American/Other), and Galesburg (0% Native American/Other). Portland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayville (2.1% Native American/Other), and Clifford (3.7% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Portland, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portland is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Portland ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Clifford (0% Multiracial), Blanchard (0% Multiracial), and Galesburg (0% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayville (4.7% Multiracial), and Hatton (2.8% 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.