Portland, CT Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, Connecticut had a population of 5,813 in 2020. It was 83.7% White, 2.6% Black, 1.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is the 61st 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

4,864 residents of Portland identify as White, or 83.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Portland considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is ranked #97 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more White than neighboring Middletown (63.6% White), and Glastonbury Center (79.7% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Higganum (91.7% White), Lake Pocotopaug (88.7% White), and Durham (89.2% White).

Portland's Black Population

151 residents of Portland identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portland slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Higganum (0.4% Black), Lake Pocotopaug (1.2% Black), Glastonbury Center (2% Black), and Durham (0.9% Black). Portland is less Black than neighboring Middletown (13.2% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

81 residents of Portland identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is ranked #167 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Portland is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (5.5% Asian), Higganum (1.5% Asian), Lake Pocotopaug (2% Asian), Glastonbury Center (7.8% Asian), and Durham (1.6% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

409 residents of Portland identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is ranked #96 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Higganum (2.1% Hispanic), Lake Pocotopaug (4.1% Hispanic), Glastonbury Center (6.5% Hispanic), and Durham (4.1% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (11.8% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Portland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (0.4% Native American/Other), and Durham (0.5% Native American/Other). Portland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glastonbury Center (0.8% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

265 residents of Portland identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Portland is ranked #55 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Higganum (3.6% Multiracial), Lake Pocotopaug (3.5% Multiracial), Glastonbury Center (3.2% Multiracial), and Durham (3.7% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (5.2% Multiracial).

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