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Portland, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Portland, Tennessee is 13,325 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $72,380, the median home value is $256,400, and the median age is 33.7.

The population has grown 18.4% since 2010 (11,532 → 13,651).

13,325

Population

880

People / sq mi

$72,380

Median Income

$256,400

Median Home Value

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Portland covers 15.1 sq mi of land at 880 people per square mile.

About Portland, TN

Portland is defined demographically by education — 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Portland is a city in Tennessee with a population of 13,325. It ranks #48 among cities in Tennessee by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,380 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $256,400, with typical rent around $1,100.

Portland is among the least college-educated US cities, at 14.2% — below the national 35.0%. About 8.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

Portland city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Portland city had a population of 11,532 in 2010 and 13,651 in 2024, a 18.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,651 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.

2024 · 14K20102024
Portland city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,651

Population (2024)

11,532

Population (2010)

13,651

Peak (2024)

1.21%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,532
201111,686
201211,827
201311,985
201412,191
201512,358
201612,557
201712,788
201812,833
201913,030
202013,213
202113,362
202213,542
202313,636
202413,651

Race & Ethnicity

White90.2%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$72,380

Median Household Income

$30,878

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$256,400

Median Home Value

$1,100

Median Rent

63.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.6%

High School+

14.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

79.5%

Public Transit

8.3%

Work From Home

28.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.4%

Foreign Born

95.0%

Non-English at Home

7.7%

Veterans

12.0%

With Disability

88.7%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing19.0%
Construction13.1%
Professional, Scientific & Management12.7%
Retail Trade9.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.2%
Information5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Public Administration2.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portland, Tennessee has a population of 13,325 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest city in Tennessee.

The median household income in Portland, Tennessee is $72,380, with 8.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Portland, Tennessee is $256,400, with median monthly rent at $1,100 and a homeownership rate of 63.5%.

The median age in Portland, Tennessee is 33.7 years. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

The population has grown 18.4% since 2010 (11,532 → 13,651).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.