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Portland, Texas

Introduction to Portland, Texas

Portland, Texas, in San Patricio county, is 6 miles NE of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is part of the Corpus Christi metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 14,827 people people live in Portland.

Portland History

Portland was the dream of John G. Willacy who purchased 1,920 acres of land in the area from the Coleman-Fulton Pasture Company in 1891. He then proceeded to sell plots of land to people interested in settling there. A twenty-room hotel was built to serve as a resting place for prospective buyers. The attempt met with huge success and settlers flocked to the city of Portland from various locations. The city, however, was not officially incorporated until 1949.

Portland and nearby Attractions

  • Temple Public Library
  • Portland Church of the Nazarene
  • Bayside Park
  • Sunset Lake
  • San Patricio Memorial Gardens
  • Texas State Aquarium

Things To Do In Portland

Tourists can unwind in the peaceful atmosphere of Temple Public Library with a good book in hand. Bayside Park allows tourists to spend a quiet day in the arms of nature. Tourists can also enjoy long walks along Sunset Lake. Texas State Aquarium, located approximately six miles away from the city, has a great collection of marine species of animals. Portland Church of the Nazarene and San Patricio Memorial Gardens cemetery are known for their quaint architecture and serene ambience.

Portland Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by Corpus Christi International Airport.

Portland Higher Education

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College provide higher education to the residents of Portland.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Portland Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Portland College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Portland, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women37
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime67

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