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Portland, IN

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Population
6,237
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
906 ft
Median Home Value
$96,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$763/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,513
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Portland in context.

OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityMuncie, Indiana27 miles away · 65,466 residents.

About Portland

Portland is a city and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, situated along the Salamonie River. Platted in 1837 and named after Portland, Maine, the residential and commercial hub had a population of 6,416 at the 2020 census and is served by the Jay School Corporation for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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