Portland, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 484 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.4%
 
Males: 254  (52.6%)
Females: 230  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

34.4 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 18343, 18351.

Portland Zip Code Map
Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,658 (it was $36,827 in 2000)
Portland:

$55,658
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,880 (it was $17,275 in 2000)

Portland borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $232,982 (it was $124,400 in 2000)
Portland:

$232,982
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $272,755; detached houses: $270,219

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,366.

March 2022 cost of living index in Portland: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.3%
(25.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Portland, PA (2022)
    • 43370.5%White alone
    • 15124.6%Hispanic
    • 233.7%Two or more races
    • 91.5%Other race alone
    • 10.2%Black alone

Races in Portland detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Portland by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(194.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(196.5)
1
(193.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(194.2)
1
(194.9)
1
(196.9)
1
(196.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(193.4)
1
(195.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(383.9)
5
(959.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
7
(1,365)
4
(787.4)
11
(2,161)
2
(387.6)
2
(386.8)
2
(390.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(196.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index15.438.40.071.868.245.3155.254.329.029.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Portland, PA

Crime rate in Portland detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.88
Pennsylvania average:

2.60
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Ancestries: American (39.5%), English (15.2%), Italian (2.0%), German (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1876

Elevation: 299 feet

Land area: 0.52 square miles.

Population density: 934 people per square mile   (low).

Portland, Pennsylvania map

22 residents are foreign born (2.6% Europe, 0.7% North America).

This borough:

3.6%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,149 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,082 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bethlehem, PA (25.0 miles , pop. 71,329).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (49.5 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (59.7 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Columbia, NJ (0.7 miles ),
Delaware, NJ (1.6 miles),
Hainesburg, NJ (1.7 miles),
Delaware Water Gap borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
East Bangor borough, PA (2.3 miles ),
Mount Hermon, NJ (2.3 miles),
Belvidere, NJ (2.5 miles ),
Stroudsburg borough, PA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.92 N, Longitude: 75.10 W

Area code: 570

Distribution of median household income in Portland, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Portland, PA in 2022

Portland satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +62 (+12.0%).
Most common industries in Portland, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Apparel (3.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
  • Chemicals (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (32.3%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
  • Apparel (6.1%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Portland, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.0%)

Average climate in Portland, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 107. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

107
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.0642. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0642
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 10.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.333. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.333
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 20.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 12.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Portland-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Portland borough center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/28/1973, a category F3 tornado 20.3 miles away from the borough center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Portland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 257.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.0 miles away from Portland center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 213.3 miles away from Portland center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 258.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 256.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Northampton County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Storms: 5, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Portland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Portland:

  • CLOVER REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; COLUMBIA, NJ)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-STROUD (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • STROUD MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • POCONO MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • MEDICAL HOME CARE AFFILIATES INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • POCONO MEDICAL HOME CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE EAST STROUDSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Portland:

  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 7 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,195)
  • Centenary College (about 15 miles; Hackettstown, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,271)
  • Lafayette College (about 17 miles; Easton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,562)
  • Sussex County Community College (about 21 miles; Newton, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,402)
  • Northampton County Area Community College (about 21 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 7,195)
  • Lehigh University (about 27 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 6,565)
  • County College of Morris (about 28 miles; Randolph, NJ; FT enrollment: 6,427)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Portland Borough Fire Department Station 33 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Jacoby Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Northampton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Portland and their reported violations in the past:

SHADY ACRES CAMPGROUND (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-21-2007), St Site Visit (enforcement) (NOV-21-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2007), St Tech Assistance Visit (NOV-21-2007), St Public Notif requested (NOV-21-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-22-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-22-2006), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-2006), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-22-2006), St Site Visit (enforcement) (NOV-22-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-21-2006), St Site Visit (enforcement) (SEP-21-2006), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-2006), St Compliance achieved (OCT-12-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
MIDDLE VILLAGE BAKERY (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-22-2010), St Site Visit (enforcement) (DEC-22-2010), St Public Notif requested (DEC-22-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-13-2011)
Average household size:
This borough:

2.3 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

61.9%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Portland:

Marital status in Portland, PA
  • Never married: 40.5%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 1.2%

For population 25 years and over in Portland:

  • High school or higher: 97.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Portland, PA (based on Northampton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic81,45626
Mainline Protestant54,336120
Evangelical Protestant17,79483
Other2,81719
Orthodox2,2005
Black Protestant1562
None138,976-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 52
Northampton County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.03 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
Northampton County:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 87
Here:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 240
Northampton County:

8.19 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Northampton County:

8.8%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Northampton County:

30.1%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Northampton County:

8.4%
State:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Portland:

49.5%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.6%
State:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Portland:

29.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.8%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Portland:

8.7%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Portland:

6.8
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.7%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Portland:

57.3%
Pennsylvania:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Portland:

78.1%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Portland, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$6,267
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$7,929
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,231
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$3,666
Totals for Government 0$0 8$19,094

Portland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $340,000 ($702.48)
    Central Staff Services: $94,000 ($194.21)
    Regular Highways: $78,000 ($161.16)
    Police Protection: $74,000 ($152.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $63,000 ($130.17)
    General - Other: $57,000 ($117.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($22.73)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($18.60)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($8.26)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $81,000 ($167.36)

Portland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $309,000 ($638.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($126.03)
    Other: $2,000 ($4.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.07)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($55.79)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.07)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.07)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $23,000 ($47.52)
  • Tax - Property: $168,000 ($347.11)
    Individual Income: $66,000 ($136.36)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $15,000 ($30.99)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $6,000 ($12.40)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($6.20)

Portland government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,031,000 ($4196.28)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,949,000 ($4026.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($169.42)

Portland government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $220,000 ($454.55)

Businesses in Portland, PA

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Portland:

  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Portland:

  • WSBG (93.5 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WWYY (107.1 FM; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W245AC (96.9 FM; HARMONY TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WHCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSTOWN, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W247AE (97.3 FM; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • W224AS (92.7 FM; WASHINGTON, NJ; Owner: WRNJ RADIO, INC.)
  • WKRF (107.9 FM; TOBYHANNA, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WRTY (91.1 FM; JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV COMMONWEALTH SYS HGR ED.)
  • WNNJ-FM (103.7 FM; NEWTON, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBYX (88.7 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: FOUR RIVERS COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • W284AF (104.7 FM; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ; Owner: WRNJ RADIO, INC.)
  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WLEV (100.7 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WODE-FM (99.9 FM; EASTON, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WZZO (95.1 FM; BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDIY (88.1 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BR/CST ASSOC)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W289AA (105.7 FM; LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WRKS (98.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORP OF NEW YORK)

TV broadcast stations around Portland:

  • WNJB2 (Channel 58; BLAIRSTOWN, NJ; Owner: NJ PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W55BS (Channel 55; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WMBC-TV (Channel 63; NEWTON, NJ; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPXO-LP (Channel 34; EAST ORANGE, NJ; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WFMZ-TV (Channel 69; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLVT-TV (Channel 39; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBPH-TV (Channel 60; BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: SONSHINE FAMILY TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • W49BE (Channel 49; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC B/CING. AUTHORITY)
  • W23AZ (Channel 23; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ; Owner: CENTENARY COLLEGE)
  • W60AH (Channel 60; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W64AL (Channel 64; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • W66AL (Channel 66; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Portland fatal accident list:

May 9, 2003 10:14 AM, Sr-611, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 7, 1985 04:25 PM, 00166, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.2mTotal length
  • $240,000Total costs
  • 15,655Total average daily traffic
  • 942Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Portland, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Portland, PA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • State St (Lat: 40.923694 Lon: -75.105722), Call Sign: KEL459,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.340 MHz, 154.385 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2023, Expiration Date: 11/16/2033, Registrant: Portland Hook And Ladder Co. #1, Portland, PA 18351-0175, Phone: (570) 897-6722, Email:

  • Division St (Lat: 40.920361 Lon: -75.099056), Call Sign: KJG204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.340 MHz, 154.385 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2023, Expiration Date: 11/16/2033, Registrant: Portland Hook & Ladder Co. #1, 111 State St, Portland, PA 18351-0175, Phone: (570) 897-6722, Fax: (570) 897-6722, Email:

  • Portland Generating Station 1 Mi S On Old Rt 46 (Lat: 40.909250 Lon: -75.079056), Call Sign: KGG625, Licensee ID: L00288741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.5400 MHz, 37.5600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/1999, Expiration Date: 03/24/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2002, Certifier: Steven F Lux, Registrant: Felhc, Inc., 76 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, Phone: (330) 384-5498, Fax: (330) 761-7203

  • Lat: 40.923694 Lon: -75.105722, Call Sign: WQJP428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.237 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2018, Expiration Date: 11/15/2028, Certifier: James R Steele, Registrant: Ewa 20823310, 122 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:

  • MOBILE, Lat: 40.919028 Lon: -75.095278, Call Sign: WQYD497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 814.712 MHz, 813.712 MHz, 812.712 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2016, Expiration Date: 08/24/2026, Certifier: James R Barsuglia, Registrant: New Jersey State Police, River Rd., West Trenton, NJ 08628, Phone: (609) 882-2000, Fax: (609) 882-8061


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • NJ07258A, 1120 Turkey Ridge Road (Lat: 40.934083 Lon: -75.110556), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQWM797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2015, Expiration Date: 10/06/2025, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2024, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • ALL TURKEY RIDGE, 1120 Turkey Ridge Rd (Lat: 40.934111 Lon: -75.110333), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.8 m, Overall height: 47 m, Call Sign: WRDV628,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19575.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 19625.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 07/30/2029, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • STATION, Portland Generating Station Rte 611 (Lat: 40.909250 Lon: -75.079333), Structure height: 46.9 m, Overall height: 48.5 m, Call Sign: WIW92,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2001, Expiration Date: 03/19/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/30/2008, Certifier: Steven F Lux, Registrant: Fehlc, Inc., 76 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, Phone: (330) 384-5498, Fax: (330) 761-7203, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Portland)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1813E, N1813E, N-1813E, Serial Number: 7AC-5380, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Daniel T Wilkins, 511 N Hampton St Box 544 / Po Box 544, Portland, PA 18351, Other Owners: David G Fox
  • Aircraft: WACO UPF-7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR W670 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32141, N32141, N-32141, Serial Number: 5773, Airworthiness Date: 02/14/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 08/06/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel T Wilkins, 511 Northhampton St, Portland, PA 18351

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$204,750
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$212,280
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$113,390
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0151.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Portland, PA
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Most common first names in Portland, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1673.3 years
Helen979.2 years
John775.1 years
Joseph769.2 years
Mary777.7 years
Mildred777.9 years
Charles681.0 years
Anna684.3 years
Thomas678.4 years
Carl574.8 years
Most common last names in Portland, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Angle687.5 years
Delp483.5 years
Miller481.7 years
Pensyl479.5 years
Rutt470.3 years
Kennedy369.3 years
Holmes372.3 years
Bellis380.0 years
Owens374.0 years
Fields373.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Portland, PA
  • 88.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.1%Electricity
  • 3.8%Other fuel
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Portland, PA
  • 48.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.1%Electricity
  • 11.4%Wood
  • 10.6%Utility gas
  • 6.5%Coal or coke
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Portland compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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