Demographics & People — Portland, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,325 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~13,700 |
| Median Age | 34.8 |
| Total Households | 4,907 |
| Family Households | 3,602 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1698 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,017 |
| Black or African American | 462 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 717 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,940 |
| Other groups | 3,065 |
| American | 2,494 |
| Irish | 1,403 |
| English | 1,333 |
| German | 1,287 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 916 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 382 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 348 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 289 |
Language
| English Only | 11,463 |
| Spanish | 550 |
| Population 5+ | 12,060 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 695 |
| Population 18+ | 9,735 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Portland, Tennessee.