Portland, CT
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Portland, Connecticut Summary
Life in Portland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Portland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Portland:
The population in Portland is 6,417.
The median home value in Portland is $354,774.
The median income in Portland is $94,923.
The cost of living in Portland is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Portland is $1,192.
The unemployment rate in Portland is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Portland is 5.4%.
The average high in Portland is None° and the average low is None°.
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Portland, CT Crime Report
Crime in Portland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Portland. Key points include:
There were 44 total crimes in Portland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Portland is 463.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Portland is 42.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Portland is 421.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Portland is -80.07% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Portland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portland / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 44 | 463.2 | 1,746.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 42.1 | 181.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 10.5 | 57.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 31.6 | 103.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 40 | 421.1 | 1,565.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 21.1 | 187.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 31 | 326.4 | 1,141.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 73.7 | 236.8 | 282.7 |
Portland, CT Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Portland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Portland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Portland is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Portland is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Portland is $354,774.
The median income in Portland is $94,923.
Portland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Portland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Portland | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 113 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 127 | 100 | |
Portland, CT Weather
The average high in Portland is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Portland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
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Portland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Portland
The current population in Portland is 6,417. The population has increased 7.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,417 | 15.2% |
| 2021 | 5,572 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 5,595 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5,607 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,619 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,634 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,628 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 5,911 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 6,009 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 5,947 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portland
Portland is:
86.5% White with 5,550 White residents.
1.4% African American with 90 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 218 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 55 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 113 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 391 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Portland | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 63.9% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.4% | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 17.4% | 18.7% |
Gender in Portland
Portland is 49.5% female with 3,179 female residents.
Portland is 50.5% male with 3,237 male residents.
| Gender | Portland | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portland for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Portland completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Portland completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Portland completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Portland completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Portland completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Portland completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Portland completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Portland completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Portland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Portland | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Portland, Connecticut
2.3% of households in Portland earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Portland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Portland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Portland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Portland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Portland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Portland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Portland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
21.3% of households in Portland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.8% of households in Portland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Portland | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 21.3% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 17.0% | 11.4% |
