Portland, PA Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 546, a large increase from the 494 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 21.6% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portland is ranked the 1314th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 1334th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portland's White Population

514 residents of Portland, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portland is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Portland ranks 1196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's White population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 88.3% to 94.1%.

Portland is more White than neighboring Delaware (74.3% White), Delaware Water Gap (71.4% White), and Belvidere (92.5% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Columbia (96.6% White), and Hainesburg (100% White).

Portland's Black Population

0 residents of Portland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portland is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Portland ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Portland is less Black than neighboring Delaware (16.8% Black), and Delaware Water Gap (4.1% 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 slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Portland ranks 836th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Portland is less Asian than neighboring Delaware Water Gap (1.6% Asian), and Belvidere (1% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Portland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portland is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Portland ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 5.7% to 1.5%.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Delaware (0% Hispanic), and Hainesburg (0% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbia (3.4% Hispanic), Delaware Water Gap (12.7% Hispanic), and Belvidere (5.7% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Portland, or 2.2% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Portland ranks 504th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (0% Native American/Other), Delaware (0% Native American/Other), Hainesburg (0% Native American/Other), Delaware Water Gap (2% Native American/Other), and Belvidere (0.1% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Portland, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Portland ranks 575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.2%.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbia (0% Multiracial), Hainesburg (0% Multiracial), and Belvidere (0.7% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Delaware (8.9% Multiracial), and Delaware Water Gap (8.1% 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.