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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,449

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%12,129

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%599

Black

2.4%319

Two or More

2.3%313

Other

0.2%31

Asian

0.2%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%520

High School Diploma

34.3%2,916

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%996

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,005

Associate's Degree

9.4%800

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%844

Master's Degree

3.5%296

Professional Degree

0.3%25

Doctorate

1.4%117

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$282,200

Median Renti

$1,141

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%3,347

Renter-Occupied

33.3%1,671

Total Units

5,313

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%79

$50K–$100K

1.1%38

$100K–$150K

5.9%198

$150K–$200K

7.6%255

$200K–$300K

42.6%1,425

$300K–$500K

32.6%1,091

$500K–$1M

7.8%261

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

129

$750–$1,000

207

$1,000–$1,250

780

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

234

$2,000+

120

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%45

2010–2019

13.2%700

2000–2009

24.6%1,306

1990–1999

27%1,433

1980–1989

14%746

1970–1979

8%427

1960–1969

4.4%236

1950–1959

4.7%249

1940–1949

0.9%48

1939 or earlier

2.3%123

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.4%3,030

Utility Gas

36.6%1,837

No Fuel

1.8%91

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%60

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,647

Mean Household Incomei

$86,944

Per Capita Incomei

$32,785

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

7,608

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%69

$10K–$15K

2.4%121

$15K–$20K

2.1%106

$20K–$25K

5.6%280

$25K–$30K

4.4%221

$30K–$35K

5.9%294

$35K–$40K

6.1%306

$40K–$45K

4%202

$45K–$50K

3.4%170

$50K–$60K

4%203

$60K–$75K

11%553

$75K–$100K

11.9%597

$100K–$125K

14.5%727

$125K–$150K

11%553

$150K–$200K

6.3%314

$200K+

6%302

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

186

Residentsi

314

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes98% occupied$489/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes78% occupied$399/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 853 homes96% occupied$401/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,647/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

81%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

14.4%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

3.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

26.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2011.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

109

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,173

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,238

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

677(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured