Portland, Ouray County, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Portland, Colorado
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Looking south along U.S. Route 550 in Portland.
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Location of the Portland CDP in Ouray County, Colorado.
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 Portland, Ouray County, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.202 sq mi (8.293 km2) |
| • Land | 3.202 sq mi (8.293 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,124 ft (2,476 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 42.47/sq mi (16.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Ridgway 81432
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583285 |
Portland is a small community in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for counting people. It is not a city or town with its own local government.
Portland is part of the larger Montrose, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 136 people lived in Portland. The mail for Portland is handled by the Ridgway post office, which uses Zip Code 81432.
Where is Portland Located?
Portland is found in the beautiful state of Colorado. It is located between two other towns: Ridgway and Ouray.
The area of Portland is about 8.293 km2 (3 sq mi). All of this land is dry land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the CDP boundaries.
How Many People Live in Portland?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. They first defined Portland as a CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Portland CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 135 | — |
| 2020 | 136 | +0.7% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
As you can see, the number of people living in Portland has stayed very similar over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Portland (Colorado) para niños
