Portland, Connecticut
Portland: town in Connecticut, United States
About
Portland is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,508 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,213 inhabitants.
The town was created 185 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Portland
| Population | 9,213 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 06480 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 24.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5729,-72.6407 |
| Altitude | 180 feet / 55, 24 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1841 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:54 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 370 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Portland is located at 41°34'22"N 72°38'26"W (41.5728800, -72.6406500).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Portland decreased by 3.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,508 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,499 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,480 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,451 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,436 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,370 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,349 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,322 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,294 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,267 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,213 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Portland
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Services and Civic Places in Portland
1Portland Board of Education
33 E Main St, Portland, CT 06480, United States View details
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People born in Portland (9)
People born in Portland, including actor Guy Hedlund, politician Ebenezer Sage, football player and coach Perry Hale, .
More notable people
- Richard Jarvis (American industrialist) he was born in 30/11/1829
- Willard Gildersleeve (American football player and coach) he was born in 17/09/1886
- Joseph Hungerford Brainerd he was born in 22/03/1801
- Myron Cady Cramer (Judge Advocate General of the United States Army) he was born in 06/11/1881
- Oliver Pelton (engraver) he was born in 01/01/1799
- Wayne Carini (American car restorer and TV personality) he was born in 13/10/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Portland, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130697 | Wesleyan University | Middletown (CT) | 06459 |
| 129534 | Holy Apostles College and Seminary | Cromwell (CT) | 06416-2005 |
| 129756 | Middlesex Community College | Middletown (CT) | 06457-4829 |
| 128896 | Cortiva Institute-Cromwell | Cromwell (CT) | 06416 |
| 129923 | Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | New Britain (CT) | 06051 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Portland, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Portland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Post Office | Portland (CT) | 06480 |
| Middletown Post Office | Middletown (CT) | 06457 |
| Cromwell Post Office | Cromwell (CT) | 06416 |
| Rockfall Post Office | Rockfall (CT) | 06481 |
| Cobal Post Office | Cobalt (CT) | 06414 |
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- Portland, Tennessee city in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 13,301 people.
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- Portland, New York town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America with a population of 4,551 people.
- Portland, Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 3,490 people.
- Portland, Wisconsin town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 1,065 people.
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- Portland, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 512 people.
- Portland, Illinois township in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 395 people.
- Portland, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 382 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Durham | 7,137 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Essex | 6,634 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Chester | 4,175 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
| Higganum | 1,698 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Portland distances to largest Connecticut cities