Portland, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Portland, Tennessee Summary

Life in Portland research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Portland over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Portland:

  • The population in Portland is 13,031.

  • The median home value in Portland is $173,900.

  • The median income in Portland is $59,407.

  • The cost of living in Portland is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Portland is $934.

  • The unemployment rate in Portland is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Portland is 14.3%.

Portland SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
6

Portland, TN Crime Report

138
Total Crimes
1,025.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-55.89%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Portland
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 138 1,025.3 3,165.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 35 260.0 672.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 9.6 6.3
Robbery 2 14.9 81.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 29 215.5 543.2 268.2
Property Crime 103 765.2 2,492.8 1,954.4
Burglary 24 178.3 384.5 269.8
Larceny 68 505.2 1,802.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 11 81.7 306.4 282.7

Portland, TN Cost Of Living

92
Portland's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Portland Tennessee National Average
Overall 92 90 100
Services 97 93 100
Groceries 90 96 100
Health 85 88 100
Housing 74 82 100
Transportation 101 90 100
Utilities 107 93 100

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Population over time in Portland

Year Population % Change
2021 12,928 3.1%
2020 12,539 2.3%
2019 12,258 1.1%
2018 12,125 1.4%
2017 11,963 0.9%
2016 11,853 1.7%
2015 11,658 1.8%
2014 11,454 1.8%
2013 11,246 2.5%
2012 10,973 -

Race / Ethnicity in Portland

White
86.9% (11,319)
African American
2.1% (279)
American Indian
0.2% (32)
Asian
0.2% (31)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (9)
Two Or More
1.3% (171)
Hispanic
9.1% (1,190)
Race Portland TN USA
White 86.9% 72.9% 59.4%
African American 2.1% 16.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 9.1% 5.8% 18.4%

Gender in Portland

Female
49.9% (6,496)
Male
50.1% (6,535)
Gender Portland TN USA
Female 49.9% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 50.1% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Portland for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (781)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (1,303)
High School / GED
42.0% (5,473)
Some College
22.0% (2,866)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (912)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (1,303)
Master's Degree
3.0% (390)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Portland TN USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 42.0% 32.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Portland, Tennessee

Less than $10,000
4.3% (55,870)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (80,887)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (159,551)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (88,948)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (184,568)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.0% (286,303)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (182,067)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (203,748)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (48,365)
$200,000 or more
1.0% (12,786)
Income Portland TN USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 6.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 4.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 9.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.0% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 14.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.0% 6.0% 9.5%

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