Portland, Dodge County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Portland, Wisconsin
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Location of Portland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
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| • Total | 1,106 |
| • Density | 31.3/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-64375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583958 |
Portland is a small town located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,100 people lived there. Part of the community called Portland is also found within this town.
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Exploring Portland's Geography
Portland covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.3 square miles (91.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.4 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Portland?
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, a census counted 1,106 people living in Portland. These people lived in 396 different homes, and 306 of these were families. On average, there were about 31 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Portland were White (about 94.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 2.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 396 homes, about 36% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (nearly 69%) were married couples living together. About 16% of all homes were single individuals living alone. A small number (6.1%) had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.79 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.12 people.
Age Groups in Portland
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, 33.3%, was between 25 and 44.
- About 22.4% were between 45 and 64.
- And 9.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Portland was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111.9 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Portland was $49,881 per year. For families, the average income was $53,167. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $34,922, compared to $26,875 for women.
The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $19,070. A small number of families (2.9%) and individuals (5.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 6.8% of those under 18 and 1.9% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Portland
- Henry William Stokes: He was a farmer and a politician who was born in the town of Portland.
