Portland, AR Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, Arkansas had a population of 325 in 2020. It was 52.3% White, 37.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Portland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is the 354th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Portland's White Population

170 residents of Portland identify as White, or 52.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Portland less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is ranked #509 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more White than neighboring Montrose (18.5% White), Parkdale (27.9% White), Wilmot (17.1% White), and Lake Village (29% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Jerome (58.3% White).

Portland's Black Population

121 residents of Portland identify as Black, or 37.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portland considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Jerome (8.3% Black). Portland is less Black than neighboring Montrose (71.6% Black), Parkdale (68% Black), Wilmot (77.2% Black), and Lake Village (62.2% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

0 residents of Portland identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is ranked #341 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Portland is less Asian than neighboring Montrose (0.4% Asian), and Lake Village (1% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Portland identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (6.6% Hispanic), Parkdale (1.7% Hispanic), Wilmot (4.1% Hispanic), and Lake Village (5.7% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Jerome (25% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Portland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is ranked #330 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0% Native American/Other), Parkdale (0% Native American/Other), Jerome (0% Native American/Other), Wilmot (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Village (0.2% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Portland identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Portland is ranked #546 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmot (1.7% Multiracial), and Lake Village (2% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (2.9% Multiracial), Parkdale (2.3% Multiracial), and Jerome (8.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.