Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Portland, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,790

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%3,333

Two or More

5.2%197

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%146

Asian

2.5%96

Black

0.5%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%30

High School Diploma

24.8%731

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%272

Some College (1+ yr)

20%590

Associate's Degree

11%324

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%626

Master's Degree

6.6%194

Professional Degree

0.4%11

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

28.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,200

Median Renti

$972

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%1,148

Renter-Occupied

28.7%463

Total Units

1,611

Homeownership

71.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.1%116

$100K–$150K

32.1%368

$150K–$200K

23.5%270

$200K–$300K

27.9%320

$300K–$500K

5.5%63

$1M+

1%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

128

$1,000–$1,250

207

Year Built

2010–2019

2.3%37

2000–2009

6%97

1990–1999

6.7%108

1980–1989

9.1%147

1970–1979

13.4%216

1960–1969

9.5%153

1950–1959

10.9%175

1940–1949

3.8%61

1939 or earlier

38.3%617

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.5%1,490

Electricity

2.5%41

Wood

2%32

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%28

Fuel Oil

1.2%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,845

Mean Household Incomei

$82,078

Per Capita Incomei

$37,842

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

1,866

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%71

$10K–$15K

1.9%30

$15K–$20K

2.5%40

$20K–$25K

2%32

$25K–$30K

1.1%17

$30K–$35K

11.9%191

$35K–$40K

5.2%83

$40K–$45K

3.4%54

$45K–$50K

4%65

$50K–$60K

6.5%105

$60K–$75K

15.3%246

$75K–$100K

14.7%237

$100K–$125K

9.7%156

$125K–$150K

11%177

$150K–$200K

3.8%62

$200K+

2.8%45

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

320.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,796

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,815

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

120(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured