Portland, Texas facts for kids
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Portland, Texas
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| Nickname(s):
Gem City By the Gulf
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Location of Portland, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | San Patricio, Nueces |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.14 sq mi (39.22 km2) |
| • Land | 12.49 sq mi (32.35 km2) |
| • Water | 2.65 sq mi (6.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 15,099 |
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22,295 |
| • Density | 1,382.55/sq mi (533.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78374
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-58904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1344378 |
Portland is a city in Nueces and San Patricio Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 15,099 at the 2010 census. Portland is a suburb of Corpus Christi, however, is across the Nueces Bay from it.
Geography
Portland is located at 27°52′59″N 97°19′14″W / 27.88306°N 97.32056°W (27.883117, -97.320466). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (24.9 km²), of which 7.0 square miles (18.1 km²) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.8 km²) (27.44%) is water. The city is roughly equidistant from Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon.
Area attractions
- Baker Park. Moore at Lawrence St.
- Bayside Park. Sabine at Chiltipin St.
- Briar Bluff Park. Marriott at West Waterview St.
- Chispa Park. Sabine at Seco St.
- Community Center Park and Aquatic Center Soccer Complex. Billy G. Webb Dr.
- East Cliff Park. Pecos at Georgia St.
- Indian Point Park. A lighted fishing pier located right off of Hwy 181.
- Municipal Park. Memorial at Lang St.
- Oak Ridge Park. Oak Ridge at Memorial Parkway.
- Portland Sports Complex. County Road 72.
- Simpson Park. East Broadway Ave.
- Sunset Lake Hike & Bike Trail and Wetlands. Located just down the road from Indian Point Pier right off Hwy 181.
- Twin Fountains Park. Matagorda at Amistad St.
- Violet Andrews Park. Wildcat at 1st Ave.
- Willacy Park. Daniel Morre at Center St.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,202 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,538 | 111.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,302 | 187.7% | |
| 1980 | 12,023 | 64.7% | |
| 1990 | 12,224 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 14,827 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 15,099 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 20,383 | 35.0% | |
As of the census of 2000, 14,827 people, 5,021 households, and 4,051 families were residing in the city. The population density was 2,125.5 people/sq mi (820.2/km2). The 5,351 housing units averaged 767.1sq mi (296.0/km2).
In 2017, the Texas Demographic Center estimated the population at 21,619.
Of the 5,021 households, 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were not families. About 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94, and the average family size was 3.30.
In the city, the age distribution was 32.6% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $48,574, and for a family was $52,220. Males had a median income of $37,316 versus $25,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,871. About 5.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
History
The original, 640-acre townsite of Portland was purchased by John G. Willacy in 1890. In 1891, Willacy sold the land to the Portland (Maine) Harbor & Improvement Co. A map was filed at the County Courthouse and Portland was official as the "Gem City of the Gulf." Portland is situated on the second highest bluff on the Gulf Coast and overlooks both Nueces and Corpus Christi bays.
Education
Portland's public education is provided by Gregory-Portland Independent School District, made up of W. C. Andrews Elementary (grades K–5), T. M. Clark Elementary, East Cliff Elementary, Stephen F. Austin Elementary (in Gregory), Gregory-Portland Middle School (grade 6–8),and Gregory-Portland High (grades 9–12) Schools.
Notable people
- Don Williams (1939–2017), was a country singer and songwriter. Williams moved to Portland as a child from the Texas Panhandle/South Plains town of Floydada, and was a 1958 graduate of Gregory-Portland High School. Williams had 17 songs to reach number one on the country charts
See also
In Spanish: Portland (Texas) para niños
