Demographics & People — Portland, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,341 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,638 |
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| Family Households | 1,507 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2028 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,536 |
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| Black or African American | 31 |
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| Asian | 55 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 617 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,073 |
| German | 1,297 |
| Irish | 880 |
| Other groups | 744 |
| English | 630 |
| American | 408 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 388 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 388 |
| Dutch | 110 |
| French (except Basque) | 91 |
Language
| English Only | 5,817 |
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| Spanish | 116 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,989 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 320 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,761 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Portland, Indiana.
