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Portland, ND
City in Traill County, North Dakota.
Population
549
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
658
ZIP codes
0
Portland and its ZIP codes
Portland at a glance
- Portland is about 58 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,000 a year, 17% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,000 (22% below North Dakota) and median rent is $623 a month.
Local data for Portland, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portland, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,000
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$623/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (337), German Americans (87), Mexican Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Traill County. PPP loans are for Portland.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,734
3,556 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97M
FY 2026, $12,128 per person
How people get to work
Portland, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portland, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -4°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portland, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Portland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayvilleCity | 2.1 mi | 1.9 |
| HattonCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CliffordCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BuxtonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HillsboroCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| GalesburgCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ReynoldsCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| NorthwoodCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| HopeCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| FinleyCity | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| ThompsonCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CaledoniaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| HunterCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| GrandinCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| PageCity | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portland, ND in?
- Portland is in Traill County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Portland, ND?
- About 549 people live in Portland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portland?
- Nearby places include Mayville (2.1 mi), Hatton (10 mi), Clifford (11 mi), Blanchard (13 mi), Buxton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023