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Portageville, MO


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Portageville, Missouri

Portageville, Missouri, in New Madrid county, is 69 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 90 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. About 3,295 people people live in Portageville.

The People and Families of Portageville

In Portageville, about 52% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Portageville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Portageville had a median family income of $35,913.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($7,000) in Portageville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Portageville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portageville, about 57% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Portageville, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Portageville enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPortageville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Portageville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Portageville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Portageville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Portageville, MO

Comparing Portageville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime22

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