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Portland, AR


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Portland, Arkansas

Portland, Arkansas, in Ashley county, is 61 miles NE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 156 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. About 552 people people live in Portland.

The People and Families of Portland

In Portland, about 57% of adults are married.

Approximately 44% of Portland is non-white. In Portland you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Portland had a median family income of $32,375.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Portland.

Portland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portland, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Portland, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Portland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPortland Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Portland Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Portland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Portland, AR

Comparing Portland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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