Portland, Indiana
Quick Statistics
Portland is a community in Jay County, Indiana, home to about 6,416 people spread across 4.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,195 a year, and a typical home is worth about $96,700. About 20.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Portland ranks number 110 of 967 in population, number 630 in median household income, number 668 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Portland typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 17°F. The area sees roughly 19 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bryant, IN | 6.9 mi. | 258 |
| 2. | Salamonia, IN | 7.2 mi. | 218 |
| 3. | Pennville, IN | 9.4 mi. | 619 |
| 4. | Ridgeville, IN | 10.4 mi. | 569 |
| 5. | Redkey, IN | 10.9 mi. | 1,332 |
| 6. | Fort Recovery, OH | 11.0 mi. | 1,729 |
| 7. | Geneva, IN | 11.1 mi. | 1,347 |
| 8. | Dunkirk, IN | 12.6 mi. | 1,861 |
What is the population of Portland, Indiana?
Portland has a population of about 6,416 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Portland, Indiana in?
Portland is located in Jay County, Indiana.
What is the median home value in Portland, Indiana?
The median home value in Portland is about $96,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Portland, Indiana?
The median personal income in Portland is about $31,195 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Portland, Indiana?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Jay County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Portland, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 17 degrees, with around 19 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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