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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,543

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.6%9,783

Hispanic/Latino

43.4%8,919

Two or More

3.4%706

Asian

2.5%507

Black

1.9%392

Other

1%198

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%645

High School Diploma

21.2%2,788

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%1,571

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%2,388

Associate's Degree

9.4%1,236

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%2,136

Master's Degree

8%1,056

Professional Degree

1%131

Doctorate

0.5%60

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,800

Median Renti

$1,577

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.1%4,765

Renter-Occupied

36.9%2,789

Total Units

8,542

Homeownership

63.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

556

$1,250–$1,500

633

$1,500–$2,000

620

$2,000+

831

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%68

2010–2019

18.3%1,567

2000–2009

15.7%1,343

1990–1999

11.6%987

1980–1989

10.7%916

1970–1979

26.6%2,270

1960–1969

7.2%613

1950–1959

8.6%738

1940–1949

0.3%23

1939 or earlier

0.2%17

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.7%5,719

Utility Gas

21.2%1,603

No Fuel

1.7%132

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%100

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,865

Mean Household Incomei

$103,581

Per Capita Incomei

$38,453

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

9,988

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

119

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,22610.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

319

Philippines

177

India

Canada

Germany

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

9,609

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,560(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured