Portland: Demographics & People
Portland's population stands at 20,543 people, in 7,554 households. Population grew 0.8% from 20,369 (2022) to 20,543 (2024). Median age 34.7 years. (2.3y younger than San Patricio County). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 48% White (non-Hispanic) and 43% Hispanic or Latino. 73% of households are family-led. County is losing 3,822 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 27% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 66 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.8% from 20,369 (2022) to 20,543 (2024) — about 1.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~20,717 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 20,951.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 353,178 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 20,369 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 20,543 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 20,543 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 20,951 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.7y is 4.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.7 years (at Texas median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 20,543 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,290 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,064.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 7,324.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,865 |
| Population under 18 | 5,290 |
| Median age | 34.7 years (at Texas median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 20,543 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 14,823 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 354 |
| Asian residents | 446 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 8,387 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 31.2% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 2.5% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 1.9% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 43.4% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 47.6% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 11% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 13,590 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 4,394 |
| Share born in this state | 66.2% |
| Share born in another state | 33.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 10.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,051 |
| From Europe | 45 |
| From Africa | 192 |
Households & Family Composition
7,554 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 73% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 5,257 families, 31% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 5,045 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 5,257 |
| Married couples with children | 1,655 |
| Single-parent households | 110 |
| Average household size | 2.77 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 458 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 188 |
| Family households | 5,483 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 72.6% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 7,554 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 21.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 3,822 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 21.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 300,418 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 304,240 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -3,822 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,381 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 67 residents live in group quarters (0.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 67 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 27 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48355 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 355 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Nueces |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 29.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48355 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Nueces County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 15,528 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48355 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Nueces County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 68.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 362,294 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 20,543, stable, young professional, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 20,543 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Nueces County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade