Demographics & People — Portland, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,970 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,900 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,422 |
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| Family Households | 1,557 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2162 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,152 |
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| Black or African American | 120 |
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| Asian | 233 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 334 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,861 |
| Italian | 1,444 |
| Irish | 1,262 |
| Polish | 807 |
| Other groups | 649 |
| English | 548 |
| German | 542 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 391 |
| Swedish | 361 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 298 |
Language
| English Only | 5,123 |
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| Spanish | 149 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,598 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 330 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,984 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Portland, Connecticut.
