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Portland, Tennessee, in Sumner county, is 32 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is part of the Nashville metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,458 people people live in Portland.
In Portland, about 61% of adults are married. The people of Portland spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Portland had a median family income of $40,786.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($11,250) in Portland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Portland, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.
In Portland, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Portland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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