Portland, TX Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, Texas has an estimated population of 20,543, a less than 1% change from the 20,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% White, 43.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 1.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 57.9% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portland is ranked the 155th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portland's White Population

9,783 residents of Portland, or 47.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portland is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Portland ranks 1018th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 49.5% to 47.6%.

Portland is more White than neighboring Gregory (6.2% White), Taft (23.4% White), and Taft Southwest (0.7% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Ingleside (50.4% White), and Ingleside on the Bay (74.9% White).

Portland's Black Population

392 residents of Portland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portland is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Portland ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Black residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Gregory (1% Black), Taft (1.3% Black), Taft Southwest (0% Black), Ingleside (1.1% Black), and Ingleside on the Bay (0% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

507 residents of Portland, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portland is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Portland ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Asian residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Portland is more Asian than neighboring Gregory (0.8% Asian), Taft (0% Asian), Taft Southwest (0% Asian), Ingleside (0.6% Asian), and Ingleside on the Bay (0.1% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

8,919 residents of Portland, or 43.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portland is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Portland ranks 714th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 41.6% to 43.4%.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Ingleside (43.3% Hispanic), and Ingleside on the Bay (18.4% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Gregory (90.4% Hispanic), Taft (72.5% Hispanic), and Taft Southwest (99.3% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Portland, or 1.1% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Portland ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taft (0% Native American/Other), Taft Southwest (0% Native American/Other), and Ingleside on the Bay (0% Native American/Other). Portland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gregory (1.5% Native American/Other), and Ingleside (2.5% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

706 residents of Portland, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Portland ranks 806th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Gregory (0% Multiracial), Taft (2.8% Multiracial), Taft Southwest (0% Multiracial), and Ingleside (2.2% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Ingleside on the Bay (6.6% 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.