Portland, Connecticut is a small town located in Middlesex County with a population of 9,391 according to the 2020 census. The population density is 395 people per square mile. Portland is known for its relaxed lifestyle and local businesses such as the Evergreen Restaurant, The Natural Grocer, and The Middle Grounds Coffee Roasters. Year round outdoor activities include visits to the South Park Natural Area, hiking trails at the Airline State Park and walking trails along the Connecticut River. Local organizations include the Portland Historical Society and an active Lions Club. Sporting events held throughout the year include youth sports such as basketball and soccer as well as adult leagues for softball and baseball held at both Kiwanis Fields and Pierson Park.
The population in Portland (zip 06480) is 9,391. There are 402 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Portland (zip 06480) is 41.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Portland (zip 06480) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Portland (zip 06480)
- 54.8% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 33.4% are married with children
- 8.2% have children, but are single
Race in Portland (zip 06480)
- 95.3% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander