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The City of Portland had a population of 13,449 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Portland ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Portland is located at latitude 36.5817 and longitude -86.5164 in Sumner County. The formal boundaries for the City of Portland encompass a land area of 14.26 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Sumner County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Portland has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Portland is located within Commissioner District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sumner County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,449 (100%) |
| Population Density | 888 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,647 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,785 |
| Median Home Value | $282,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,313 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,347 (63.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,671 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 295 (5.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,018 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Family Households | 3,635 (72.4%) |
The table below compares Portland to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 48 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 116 | 77th |
| Median Household Income | # 140 | 72nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 180 | 64th |
| Diversity Index | # 286 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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