Portland, Monroe County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Portland
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Wisconsin Highway 33 runs through town
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Location of the Town of Portland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 686 |
| • Density | 19.1/sq mi (7.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-64425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583959 |
The Town of Portland is a small community in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a quiet area known for its natural beauty. In 2000, about 686 people lived here. A more recent count in 2021 showed the population was around 202 people.
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About the Town of Portland
The Town of Portland is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Monroe County. This area is known for its peaceful, rural setting.
How Big is Portland?
The town covers a total area of about 35.9 square miles (93.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Portland?
This section shares details about the people who live in the Town of Portland. This information comes from the 2000 census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 686 people living in the town. This means there were about 19 people for every square mile. There were 249 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of these households (187) were families.
Most people in Portland (about 97.67%) were White. A small number of people were Asian (1.90%). Other groups made up less than 1% of the population. About 0.87% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 249 households, about 32.9% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.9%) were married couples living together. About 21.3% of all households were single individuals. Some people (12.0%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
Age Groups in Portland
The people in Portland were spread across different age groups:
- About 28.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Portland was $36,250 per year. For families, the average income was $41,875 per year.
About 8.3% of families and 13.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means they had a lower income than what is needed to cover basic needs. This included 17.6% of those under 18 and 20.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Portland (condado de Monroe, Wisconsin) para niños
