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Portland, CO
Census-designated place in Ouray County, Colorado.
Population
125
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
0
Portland and its ZIP codes
Portland at a glance
- Portland is 31% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Portland, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouray County. PPP loans are for Portland.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,282
2,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.3M
FY 2026, $10,733 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Portland, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,584
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
24
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portland, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Portland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OurayCity | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| RidgwayTown | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 6.2 |
| TellurideTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| OphirTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| SawpitTown | 18 mi | 0 |
| SilvertonTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake CityTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| MontroseCity | 28 mi | 18.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portland, CO in?
- Portland is in Ouray County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Portland, CO?
- About 125 people live in Portland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portland?
- Nearby places include Ouray (4.1 mi), Ridgway (6 mi), Loghill Village (8.9 mi), Telluride (13 mi), Mountain Village (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023