Portland, Pennsylvania
Portland: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Portland is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 519 and a population density of 911 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 512 inhabitants.
The city was created 180 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Portland
| Population : | 512 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Northampton County |
| Postal code : | 18351 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 0.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1845 (180 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:36:07 (22nd April 2025) |
| Density : | 898 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Portland is located at 40°55'23"N 75°5'48"W (40.9231500, -75.0965700).
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Official website of Portland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Portland decreased by 1.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 518 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 519 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 515 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 515 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 512 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 513 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 515 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 514 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 513 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 512 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,386 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,441 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,728 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,441 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 91.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 740 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
Portland zip code is 18351.
County name: Northampton, County
fips: 42095
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $909 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $705 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,941 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,978 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,818 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 97,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,230 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,307 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,745 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 511 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 246 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 466 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 350 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,848.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.48 |
Schools in Portland
College & universities near Portland, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212115 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg (PA) | 18301-2999 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Portland, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
Post offices near Portland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Post Office | Portland (PA) | 18351 |
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Other cities in Northampton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. |
| Easton | 26,978 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lower Saucon | 10,813 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Northampton | 9,852 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Hellertown | 5,820 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Nazareth | 5,688 | Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bangor | 5,210 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Palmer Heights | 3,762 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Pen Argyl | 3,540 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,307 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| North Catasauqua | 2,825 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Bath | 2,756 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Wind Gap | 2,732 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Freemansburg | 2,617 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Old Orchard | 2,434 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Walnutport | 2,115 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
