Portland, Indiana
Portland: city in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Portland is a city located in the county of Jay in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,223 and a population density of 483 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,992 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Portland
| Population | 5,992 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Jay County |
| Postal code | 47371 |
| Phone Area Codes | 260 |
| Area | 12.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4345,-84.9778 |
| Named for | Portland |
| Altitude | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Capital city | Portland is capital of Jay County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:51:56 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 465 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Portland is located at 40°26'4"N 84°58'40"W (40.4344900, -84.9777500).
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Weather
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Portland decreased by 3.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,223 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,271 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,275 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,251 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,211 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,209 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,174 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,132 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,085 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,002 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,992 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,607 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,769 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,012 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,770 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 77.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 484 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 27.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
Portland zip code is 47371.
County name: Jay, County
fips: 18075
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $236,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,778 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $760 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,244 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,056 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,363 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 563,236 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 412,428 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,648 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,552 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,116 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,767 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 975 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 576 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,508 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,536 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,916.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.72 |
Best Things to Do in Portland
1Hudson Family Park
Rating: 4.6 (184)
509 S Wayne St, Portland, IN 47371, United States View details
Phone: +12607264809 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Portland
1Portland City Office
661 W 100 N, Portland, IN 47371 View details
Phone: +12607267882 | Website available
2Mayor's Office
321 N Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371 View details
Phone: +12607269395 | Website available
3Portland Treasurer
321 N Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371 View details
Phone: +12607269395 | Website available
People born in Portland (20)
People born in Portland, including actor Leon Ames, dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp, Olympic runner Lacey Hearn, .
More notable people
- Kevin A. Ford (American astronaut) he was born in 07/07/1960
- John A. M. Adair (American congressman and banker (1864-1938)) he was born in 22/12/1864
- Bill Wallace (American martial artist) he was born in 01/12/1945
- Elwood Haynes (American inventor (1857–1925)) he was born in 14/10/1857
- John Guedel (American television producer) he was born in 09/10/1913
- Bruce Robbins (American baseball player) he was born in 10/09/1959
- Harley Young (American baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1883
- Jack Imel (American dancer) he was born in 09/06/1932
- Kenneth MacDonald (American actor (1901-1972)) he was born in 08/09/1901
- Mary Meeker (American venture capitalist and securities analyst) she was born in 01/09/1959
- Pete Brewster (American football player (1930-2020)) he was born in 01/09/1930
- William H. Starbuck (American academic) he was born in 20/09/1934
- Paul Bradt (mountaineering pioneer) he was born in 01/01/1904
- Dale Metz Smith (American botanist (1928-2011)) he was born in 23/12/1928
- Leslie Glasgow (American educator and public administrator)
- Oscar Ray Bolin (Executed American serial killer) he was born in 22/01/1962
- Casey Kenney (American MMA fighter) he was born in 20/03/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Portland, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206613 | Wright State University-Lake Campus | Celina (OH) | 45822-2952 |
| 486752 | Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie | Muncie (IN) | 47303-6413 |
| 152530 | Taylor University | Upland (IN) | 46989-1001 |
| 150136 | Ball State University | Muncie (IN) | 47306 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Portland, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Jay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jay County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 3,260 | Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana |
| Redkey | 1,278 | City in Jay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bryant | 247 | Town in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States |
| Salamonia | 158 | Human settlement in Jay County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Portland distances to largest Indiana cities