Portal town, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Portal town is a small community located in Georgia. The total population is 653. It ranks as the 454th most populous out of 670 cities and towns in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Portal town is 41.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Portal town is $62,750. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $76,700. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Portal town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Portal town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Portal town, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 670 Census-designated places in Georgia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.