Portland City, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 6437 people in the city, organized into 2739 households, and 1751 families living in the city. The population density was 1566.8 people per square mile (604.94/kmē), it is the 295th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Indiana. There were 2928 housing units at an average density of 712.4 per square mile (275.06/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 people, and the average family size was 2.86 people. The population's age distribution was 23.1% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.4 years, The median age of males was 35.1 years, for females the median age was 41.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6211 White, 24 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 22 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 54 from two or more races and 116 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31045, making its Indiana's 122nd lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41329, it is Indiana's 381st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18375, it is the 210th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $20862, Median income for males is $25518, compared with $16872 for females.
In 2000, 1268 pupils and students, of which 47% are male and 53% are female, 19.7% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.26% nursery or pri school, 5.76% kindergarten, 52.13% elementary school, 25.08% high school and 12.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6437 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6421 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6406 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6352 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6301 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6245 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6200 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6152 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6168 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6179 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6158 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 35 | 54 |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 41 | 73 |
| Elementary school | 354 | 307 | 661 |
| High school | 140 | 178 | 318 |
| College or graduate school | 51 | 111 | 162 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland city, Indiana | $31045 | $41329 | $18375 |
| Jay County, Indiana | $35700 | $41850 | $16686 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |