About Portland, TX
Portland, Texas is a city of over 10 square miles located in San Patricio County just north of Corpus Christi. With a current population of approximately 17,000, Portland is home to a diversified workforce serving Coastal Bend industries and businesses.
The city is accessible by two major highways, U.S. Highway 181 and Texas Highway 35. Portland is positioned as the gateway into Corpus Christi and other points south. Portland is location on two bays still provides excellent fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, and kite surfing.
Indian Point Park and Sunset Lake Park is the pier- and wade-fisherman’s first choice for a premiere fishing experience. Bird watching, nature study, children’s play area, as well as food and drinks are available. Some of the best wade fishing and bird watching can be found at Portland’s Indian Point Wetlands and Sunset Lake nature trails.
Most of all, Portland is a great place to live. With safe, upscale neighborhoods, award-winning schools and excellent city services, Portland is everything you want in a family town.
Portland, Texas
| Located 7 miles north of Corpus Christi, Texas on U.S.181 | |
| City Area: | 10.3 square miles |
| San Patricio County Area: | 707 Square miles |
| Average Elevation: | 34 Feet |
Climate
| Annual Averages | ||
| Rain: 30.13” | Snow: 0″ | Temp: 81o |
| Seasonal Temperature | ||
| January: 63o | July: 95o | |
Population
| Year | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | Present |
| City | 12,023 | 12,277 | 15,413 | 19,410 |
| County | 58,013 | 58,749 | 67,138 | 69,209 |
| State | 14,229,000 | 17,045,000 | 20,851,820 | 22,859,968 |
Demographic Data
| Ethnicity | ||
| 83.8% Caucasian | 4.1% African American | 1.1% Asian |
| 0.6% American Indian | 0.2% Pacific Islander | 10.3% Other |
| 73.9% Non-Hispanic | 26.1% Hispanic |
Tax Structure
| Sales Tax | |
| City: 2.00% | State: 6.25% |
| Property Tax (Rate/$100 of assessed value) | |
| City | $0.5500 |
| County | $0.6300 |
| School | $1.7750 |
| Drainage Dist | $0.0950 |
| Total Effective Tax Rate | $3.0500 |
Housing
| Average Household Income: | $63,349 |
| Average Age: | 32 |
| Single Family Homes: | 4,141 |
| Apartment Units: | 1,595 |
| Number of Churches: | 17 |
| Hotels/Motels: | 5 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,000 |
Education
| 25 years old & older:22% College Degree | |
| Major Independent School District:Gregory – Portland | |
| Number of Schools within District:7 | |
| Total enrollment: 4,439 | Total number of staff: 584 |
| Enrollment in 12th grade: 260 | Average SAT Score: 1016 |
| Number of private schools: 1 | Public Library vols: 40,000 |
| Universities / Colleges within 30 miles: 3 | |
Municipal Services
| Annual Budget: $10,055,000 | Police: 30 (full-time) |
| Fire Fighters: 4 (full-time) 27 (volunteers) | Number of Trucks: 6 |
| Ambulance Service: Yes (contracted) | Fire ISO Rating: 4 |
| City Zoning Regulated: Yes | Planning Commission: Yes |
| Public Library: Yes | |
| Water Supplier: City of Portland | |
| Plant Capacity: SPMWD-15 mgd; CCC-10 mgd | Water Source: 3 lakes, 1 river |
| Ave. Daily Use: 1.74 mgpd | Basic Rate: $13.15 for first 3,000gals |
| Sewer Supplier: City of Portland | |
| Treatment Type: Contract Stabilization | Present Load: 49% |
| Plant Capacity: 2.5 mgpd | Basic Rate: $9.50 per 3,000 gals |
| Solid Waste Provider: BFI (Allied Waste, Inc.) | |
| Basic Monthly Rates: Residential $13.19; Commercial $18.36 | |
| Pickup: 2 Days per Week | Disposal Type: Landfill |
Health Facilities
| Number of Hospitals: | 0 |
| Number of Doctors: | 14 |
| Nurses: 1 | 14 |
| Number of Dentist: | 10 |
| Number of Clinics: | 4 |
| Nearest emergency facility: | Corpus Christi – Christus Spohn |
| Number of X-ray / Imaging Centers: | 2 |
| Number of Veterinarians: | 3 |
Recreation Facilities
| Community / Convention Center: | 1 |
| Municipal Skate Park: | 1 |
| Senior Citizen Center: | 1 |
| Golf Course: | 1 |
| Swimming Pools: | 2 |
| Beaches: | 1 |
| Lakes / Bays | 2 |
| Tennis Courts: | 7 |
| City Parks: | 15 |
| Public Fishing Pier: | 1 |
| Popular Area Activities: Kayaking, Kite-Boarding, Wind-Surfing, Hiking, Biking, Sailing, Hunting, Fishing, and Birding | |
Service Providers
| Cable Company: | Charter Communications |
| Electric Company: | AEP / Central Power & Light Company |
| Natural Gas Company: | Reliant Energy / Entex |
| Telephone Company: | Verizon / GTE Southwest |
Source: 2010 City of Portland Texas
