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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

546

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%514

Two or More

2.2%12

Other

2.2%12

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%4

High School Diploma

44.1%169

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%14

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%41

Associate's Degree

16.4%63

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%43

Master's Degree

6.3%24

Doctorate

1.3%5

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$266,900

Median Renti

$1,217

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54%127

Renter-Occupied

46%108

Total Units

289

Homeownership

54%

Vacancy Rate

18.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

5.5%7

$100K–$150K

12.6%16

$150K–$200K

8.7%11

$200K–$300K

42.5%54

$300K–$500K

30.7%39

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%14

1990–1999

7.3%21

1980–1989

3.8%11

1970–1979

5.9%17

1960–1969

6.2%18

1950–1959

12.5%36

1940–1949

4.2%12

1939 or earlier

55.4%160

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

53.2%125

Electricity

31.5%74

Wood

6.8%16

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%10

Utility Gas

3.4%8

Other

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,679

Mean Household Incomei

$72,153

Per Capita Incomei

$30,981

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

277

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.4%1

$10K–$15K

6.4%15

$15K–$20K

3.8%9

$20K–$25K

5.1%12

$25K–$30K

6%14

$30K–$35K

3.8%9

$35K–$40K

3.8%9

$40K–$45K

11.9%28

$45K–$50K

8.5%20

$50K–$60K

10.6%25

$60K–$75K

4.7%11

$75K–$100K

5.5%13

$100K–$125K

17%40

$125K–$150K

7.2%17

$150K–$200K

3.4%8

$200K+

1.7%4

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 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

488.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

240

Avg. Commutei

35 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

266

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured