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2,427
TOTAL POPULATION
1,078
MALE POPULATION
1,349
FEMALE POPULATION
79.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
125.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,739
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,146
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
38.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,095
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Portola Zip Codes

Portola Area Codes

Race in Portola

The most populous races in Portola are White / Caucasian (2,202 | 90.7%), Hispanic or Latino (459 | 18.9%), and Two or more Races (195 | 8.0%).
Race in Portola
Race# Population% Population
Asian100.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino45918.9%
Native / Alaskan130.5%
White / Caucasian2,20290.7%
Two or more Races1958.0%
Some other Race70.3%
Total2,427100.0%

Ancestry in Portola

The most populous ancestries reported in Portola are Mexican (402 | 16.6%), German (371 | 15.3%), English (312 | 12.9%), Italian (249 | 10.3%), and French (190 | 7.8%), together accounting for 62.8% of all Portola residents.
Ancestry in Portola
Ancestry# Population% Population
American813.3%
Arab110.4%
Basque110.4%
British391.6%
Canadian1235.1%
Central American100.4%
Cherokee251.0%
Danish70.3%
Eastern European251.0%
Ecuadorian50.2%
English31212.9%
European652.7%
French1907.8%
French Canadian833.4%
German37115.3%
Indian (Asian)130.5%
Iranian40.2%
Irish1425.9%
Italian24910.3%
Mexican40216.6%
Northern European140.6%
Norwegian110.4%
Osage50.2%
Pakistani30.1%
Palestinian110.4%
Polish361.5%
Portuguese291.2%
Russian130.5%
Salvadoran100.4%
Samoan80.3%
Scotch-Irish1275.2%
Scottish813.3%
Sioux70.3%
South American50.2%
Spaniard371.5%
Spanish50.2%
Swedish251.0%
Swiss241.0%
Welsh281.1%
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Immigrants in Portola

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Portola came from Europe (104 | 4.3%), Germany (104 | 4.3%), Western Europe (104 | 4.3%), Central America (88 | 3.6%), and Latin America (88 | 3.6%), together accounting for 20.1% of all Portola residents.
Immigrants in Portola
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.8%
Canada60.3%
Central America883.6%
China100.4%
Eastern Asia100.4%
El Salvador100.4%
Europe1044.3%
Germany1044.3%
Iran40.2%
Latin America883.6%
Mexico783.2%
South Central Asia40.2%
Western Europe1044.3%
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Sex and Age in Portola

Sex and Age in Portola

The most populous age groups in Portola are 55 to 59 Years (123 | 11.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (199 | 14.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Portola
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99 (9.2%)128 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Years90 (8.4%)90 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years50 (4.6%)85 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years51 (4.7%)64 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years46 (4.3%)87 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years33 (3.1%)64 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years48 (4.4%)44 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years37 (3.4%)199 (14.7%)
40 to 44 Years50 (4.6%)178 (13.2%)
45 to 49 Years46 (4.3%)37 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years78 (7.2%)83 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years123 (11.4%)58 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years72 (6.7%)91 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years113 (10.5%)28 (2.1%)
70 to 74 Years65 (6.0%)72 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years42 (3.9%)23 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years23 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over12 (1.1%)18 (1.3%)
Total1,078 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Portola

Median Family Size in Portola

The median family size in Portola is 3.05 persons per family, with single male/father families (20 | 3.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 9.4 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (420 | 69.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Portola
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple420 (69.4%)2.81
Single Male/Father20 (3.3%)9.40
Single Female/Mother165 (27.3%)2.87
Total Families605 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Portola

The median household size in Portola is 2.28 persons per household, with single male/father households (20 | 1.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 9.4 persons per household. non-family households (439 | 42.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Portola
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple420 (40.2%)2.81
Single Male/Father20 (1.9%)9.40
Single Female/Mother165 (15.8%)3.18
Non-family439 (42.0%)1.10
Total Households1,044 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Portola

Out of a total of 1,044 households in Portola, 605 (58.0%) are family households, while 439 (42.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 230, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 404.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Portola
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-404 (38.7%)
2-Person Households230 (22.0%)35 (3.4%)
3-Person Households191 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households98 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households56 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total605 (58.0%)439 (42.0%)

Female Fertility in Portola

Fertility by Age in Portola

Average fertility rate in Portola is 162.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 200.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 64.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Portola
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years39 (35.8%)200.0
35 to 50 years70 (64.2%)169.0
Total109 (100.0%)162.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portola

30.3% of women with births (109) in Portola are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 71.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portola
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (33.3%)26 (66.7%)
35 to 50 years20 (28.6%)50 (71.4%)
Total33 (30.3%)76 (69.7%)

Fertility by Education in Portola

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Portola
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School26 (23.8%)260.0
High School Diploma13 (11.9%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree70 (64.2%)326.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total109 (100.0%)162.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portola

69.7% of women with births in Portola are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portola
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
High School Diploma13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree20 (28.6%)50 (71.4%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (30.3%)76 (69.7%)

Income in Portola

Income Overview in Portola

Per Capita Income in Portola is $29,739, while median incomes of families and households are $71,146 and $52,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,427$29,739
Median Family Income605$71,146
Mean Family Income605$96,248
Median Household Income1,044$52,500
Mean Household Income1,044$73,922
Income Deficit605$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,42762.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,42737.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,4270.50

Earnings by Sex in Portola

Average Earnings in Portola are $32,013, $59,146 for men and $22,464 for women, a difference of 62.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Portola
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male470 (41.0%)$59,146
Female675 (59.0%)$22,464
Total1,145 (100.0%)$32,013

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portola

The most common earnings brackets in Portola are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (156 | 33.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (116 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portola
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (4.9%)13 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)21 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.3%)24 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99910 (2.1%)24 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49967 (14.3%)15 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (1.3%)72 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)15 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99920 (4.3%)51 (7.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)104 (15.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (1.3%)32 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (0.6%)13 (1.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (2.1%)116 (17.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (7.9%)14 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)13 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (2.3%)43 (6.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99950 (10.6%)12 (1.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (4.9%)32 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (33.2%)50 (7.4%)
$100,000+42 (8.9%)4 (0.6%)
Total470 (100.0%)675 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portola

Average earnings in Portola are $67,344 for men and $23,906 for women, a difference of 64.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,581, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $66,328. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,974, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,327.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portola
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$81,581$21,852
College or Associate's Degree$66,328$19,327
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$67,344$23,906

Family Income in Portola

Family Income Brackets in Portola

According to the Portola family income data, there are 123 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Portola
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000366.0%
$10,000 to $14,999111.8%
$15,000 to $24,9997512.4%
$25,000 to $34,99961.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996410.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912320.3%
$75,000 to $99,99910817.9%
$100,000 to $149,99912120.0%
$150,000 to $199,999416.8%
$200,000+203.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portola

5-person families (49 | 8.1%) account for the highest median family income in Portola with $150,144 per family, while 2-person families (245 | 40.5%) have the highest median income of $40,199 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portola
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families245 (40.5%)$80,398
3-Person Families252 (41.6%)$0
4-Person Families29 (4.8%)$80,893
5-Person Families49 (8.1%)$150,144
6-Person Families10 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families20 (3.3%)$0
Total605 (100.0%)$71,146

Family Income by Number of Earners in Portola

Family Income by Number of Earners in Portola
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners89 (14.7%)$0
1 Earner251 (41.5%)$47,813
2 Earners212 (35.0%)$110,227
3+ Earners53 (8.8%)$132,188
Total605 (100.0%)$71,146

Household Income in Portola

Household Income Brackets in Portola

With 208 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Portola, accounting for 19.9% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (1.4%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Portola
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000696.6%
$10,000 to $14,999464.4%
$15,000 to $24,99920819.9%
$25,000 to $34,999151.4%
$35,000 to $49,99917616.9%
$50,000 to $74,99915314.7%
$75,000 to $99,99913813.2%
$100,000 to $149,99917717.0%
$150,000 to $199,999413.9%
$200,000+201.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Portola

The median household income in Portola is $52,500, with the highest median household income of $80,511 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 287 households (27.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 21 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Portola
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years417 (39.9%)$57,841
45 to 64 Years287 (27.5%)$80,511
65+ Years319 (30.6%)$41,449
Total1,044 (100.0%)$52,500

Poverty in Portola

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portola

With 13.0% poverty level for males and 27.6% for females among the residents of Portola, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 30 males (30.3%) and 77 females (60.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portola
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (30.3%)77 (60.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)53 (36.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (27.3%)17 (47.2%)
18 to 24 Years16 (21.3%)39 (33.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)52 (48.1%)
35 to 44 Years23 (26.4%)59 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)14 (11.7%)
55 to 64 Years51 (26.2%)35 (23.5%)
65 to 74 Years13 (7.3%)22 (22.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (13.0%)368 (27.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portola

According to the poverty statistics in Portola, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portola
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years69 (69.7%)51 (39.8%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years86 (100.0%)91 (63.2%)
12 to 14 Years49 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (72.7%)19 (52.8%)
18 to 24 Years59 (78.7%)76 (66.1%)
25 to 34 Years81 (100.0%)56 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years64 (73.6%)318 (84.4%)
45 to 54 Years124 (100.0%)106 (88.3%)
55 to 64 Years144 (73.9%)114 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years165 (92.7%)78 (78.0%)
75 Years and over71 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total933 (87.0%)966 (72.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portola

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Portola show that 0.9% or 4 of the total 420 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.5%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portola
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children85 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (99.1%)4 (0.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portola

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portola
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)87 (57.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)97 (58.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portola

The poverty data for Portola shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (0.9%) and 97 of the single-parent households (52.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (4.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portola
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (4.5%)87 (50.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (0.9%)97 (52.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Portola

Employment by Class of Employer in Portola

Among the 969 employed individuals in Portola, private company employees (508 | 52.4%), self-employed (incorporated) (106 | 10.9%), and federal government employees (104 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Portola
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50852.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10610.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)939.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations525.4%
Local Government Employees838.6%
State Government Employees232.4%
Federal Government Employees10410.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total969100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Portola

According to the labor force statistics for Portola, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,885), 58.1% or 1,095 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 77 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.6% or 425 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 57.1% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Portola
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28 (24.3%)16 (57.1%)
20 to 24 Years120 (90.2%)8 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years47 (48.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years65 (70.7%)26 (40.0%)
35 to 44 Years425 (91.6%)17 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years158 (64.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years101 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years91 (55.8%)10 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,095 (58.1%)77 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portola

According to labor force statistics for Portola, 71.5% of individuals (887) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,241) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 53 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 126 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 72.4% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portola
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School29 (40.8%)51 (72.4%)
High School Diploma294 (69.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree438 (73.2%)44 (7.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher126 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total887 (71.5%)74 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Portola

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portola are Community & Social Service (155 | 15.2%), Education Instruction & Library (78 | 7.6%), Management (73 | 7.2%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (70 | 6.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (61 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Portola

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portola, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Management (50.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (83.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Portola
OccupationMaleFemale
Management37 (50.7%)36 (49.3%)
Business & Financial13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 25 (16.1%)130 (83.9%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment18 (25.7%)52 (74.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating20 (32.8%)41 (67.2%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)95 (31.5%)207 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)428 (42.0%)591 (58.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Portola are Food Preparation & Serving (219 | 21.5%), Healthcare Support (74 | 7.3%), Personal Care & Service (50 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (19 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Portola

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Portola, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (84.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (84.5%), and Personal Care & Service (84.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Portola
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (12.2%)65 (87.8%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving34 (15.5%)185 (84.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Personal Care & Service8 (16.0%)42 (84.0%)
Total (Category)73 (19.8%)295 (80.2%)
Total (Overall)428 (42.0%)591 (58.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Portola are Sales & Related (68 | 6.7%), and Office & Administration (64 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Portola

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Portola
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related62 (91.2%)6 (8.8%)
Office & Administration5 (7.8%)59 (92.2%)
Total (Category)67 (50.8%)65 (49.2%)
Total (Overall)428 (42.0%)591 (58.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Portola are Construction & Extraction (99 | 9.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (56 | 5.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Portola

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Portola
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction85 (85.9%)14 (14.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)141 (91.0%)14 (9.0%)
Total (Overall)428 (42.0%)591 (58.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Portola are Production (32 | 3.1%), Transportation (20 | 2.0%), and Material Moving (10 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Portola

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Portola
OccupationMaleFemale
Production32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)52 (83.9%)10 (16.1%)
Total (Overall)428 (42.0%)591 (58.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Portola

Employment Industries in Portola

The major employment industries in Portola include Accommodation & Food Services (239 | 23.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (238 | 23.4%), Construction (106 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (58 | 5.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (57 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Portola

Employment Industries by Sex in Portola

The Portola industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Portola
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Construction106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing53 (93.0%)4 (7.0%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance32 (13.5%)206 (86.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services68 (28.4%)171 (71.6%)
Public Administration35 (72.9%)13 (27.1%)
Total428 (42.0%)591 (58.0%)

Education in Portola

School Enrollment in Portola

The most common levels of schooling among the 569 students in Portola are elementary school (154 | 27.1%), college / undergraduate (140 | 24.6%), and middle school (129 | 22.7%).
School Enrollment in Portola
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool213.7%
Kindergarten325.6%
Elementary School15427.1%
Middle School12922.7%
High School8615.1%
College / Undergraduate14024.6%
Graduate / Professional71.2%
Total569100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portola

Out of a total of 569 students who are enrolled in schools in Portola, 146 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 423 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 57 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portola
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old86 (47.8%)94 (52.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds110 (81.5%)25 (18.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds52 (89.7%)6 (10.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total423 (74.3%)146 (25.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portola

Education (76 | 35.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (42 | 19.8%), social sciences (24 | 11.3%), science & technology (24 | 11.3%), and business (24 | 11.3%) are the most common fields of study among 212 individuals in Portola who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portola
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4219.8%
Physical & Health Sciences62.8%
Psychology83.8%
Social Sciences2411.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2411.3%
Business2411.3%
Education7635.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts52.4%
Communications31.4%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total212100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Portola

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portola

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Portola are males with 2 vehicles (166, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (283, making up 30.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portola
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle25 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle74 (17.3%)164 (30.3%)
2 Vehicles166 (38.8%)283 (52.3%)
3 Vehicles93 (21.7%)42 (7.8%)
4 Vehicles35 (8.2%)52 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles35 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total428 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Portola

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Portola are 5 to 9 minutes (475 commuters, 52.9%), 60 to 89 minutes (98 commuters, 10.9%), and less than 5 minutes (93 commuters, 10.4%).
Commute Time in Portola
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9310.4%
5 to 9 Minutes47552.9%
10 to 14 Minutes586.5%
15 to 19 Minutes444.9%
20 to 24 Minutes212.3%
25 to 29 Minutes111.2%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes546.0%
45 to 59 Minutes161.8%
60 to 89 Minutes9810.9%
90 or more Minutes273.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Portola

The most common commute times in Portola are 5 to 9 minutes (129 commuters, 31.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (346 commuters, 70.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Portola
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (2.5%)83 (16.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes129 (31.8%)346 (70.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (6.9%)30 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes44 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes21 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes50 (12.3%)4 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes93 (22.9%)5 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (3.7%)12 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portola

The most frequent times of departure to work in Portola are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (93, 22.9%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (112, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portola
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM63 (15.5%)112 (22.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM41 (10.1%)11 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM68 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM54 (13.3%)20 (4.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)57 (11.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM93 (22.9%)81 (16.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (6.2%)96 (19.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (1.7%)24 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (1.5%)48 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (5.2%)42 (8.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)491 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Portola

Occupancy by Ownership in Portola

Of the total 1,044 dwellings in Portola, owner-occupied units account for 546 (52.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 498 (47.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Portola
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units54652.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49847.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,044100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Portola

Occupancy by Household Size in Portola
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40438.7%
2-Person Household26525.4%
3-Person Household19118.3%
4+ Person Household18417.6%
Total Housing Units1,044100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portola

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portola
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household181 (44.8%)223 (55.2%)
2-Person Household231 (87.2%)34 (12.8%)
3-Person Household63 (33.0%)128 (67.0%)
4+ Person Household71 (38.6%)113 (61.4%)
Total Housing Units546 (52.3%)498 (47.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portola

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portola
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
High School Diploma155 (63.8%)88 (36.2%)
College/Associate Degree325 (52.5%)294 (47.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher66 (42.3%)90 (57.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portola

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portola
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12912.4%
35 to 44 Years30929.6%
45 to 54 Years908.6%
55 to 64 Years19718.9%
65 to 74 Years23522.5%
75 to 84 Years666.3%
85 Years and Over181.7%
Total1,044100.0%

Housing Finances in Portola

Median Income by Occupancy in Portola

Median Income by Occupancy in Portola
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied546 (52.3%)$71,136
Renter-Occupied498 (47.7%)$31,250
Average1,044 (100.0%)$52,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portola

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portola
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00042 (7.7%)10 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)17 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (1.1%)40 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (3.5%)152 (30.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (1.8%)27 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (1.1%)9 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99990 (16.5%)86 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999118 (21.6%)35 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999116 (21.2%)22 (4.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (14.3%)100 (20.1%)
$150,000 or more61 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portola

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portola
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30025 (4.6%)36 (7.2%)
$300 to $499100 (18.3%)75 (15.1%)
$500 to $799100 (18.3%)106 (21.3%)
$800 to $99934 (6.2%)94 (18.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499169 (30.9%)155 (31.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99958 (10.6%)24 (4.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49934 (6.2%)8 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9996 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more20 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Portola

Housing Structures in Portola

Housing Structures in Portola
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached68865.9%
Single Unit, Attached464.4%
2 Unit Apartments383.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments434.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments252.4%
10 or more Apartments11711.2%
Mobile Home / Other878.3%
Total1,044100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portola

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portola
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached506 (73.6%)182 (26.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other40 (46.0%)47 (54.0%)
Total546 (52.3%)498 (47.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portola

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portola
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)3 (0.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms26 (4.8%)139 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms303 (55.5%)321 (64.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms186 (34.1%)35 (7.0%)
8 or more Rooms31 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portola

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portola
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)53 (10.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas144 (26.4%)10 (2.0%)
Electricity18 (3.3%)245 (49.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene88 (16.1%)84 (16.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels296 (54.2%)106 (21.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Portola

Household Vehicle Usage in Portola
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle38 (7.0%)79 (15.9%)
1 Vehicle130 (23.8%)217 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles185 (33.9%)184 (36.9%)
3 or more Vehicles193 (35.3%)18 (3.6%)
Total546 (100.0%)498 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Portola

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Portola

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units241305
Median Property Value$182,000$212,200
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$472$20
Real Estate Taxes$650$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portola

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portola
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999203 (84.2%)222 (72.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (6.2%)79 (25.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total241 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portola

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portola
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00042 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99922 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (2.5%)13 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (10.4%)34 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (22.4%)93 (30.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (14.9%)62 (20.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)42 (13.8%)
Total241 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portola

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portola
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48 (19.9%)81,302 (26,656.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x69 (28.6%)121 (39.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (1.7%)51 (16.7%)
4.0x or more120 (49.8%)41 (13.4%)
Total241 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portola

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portola
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800146 (60.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49928 (11.6%)17 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,49967 (27.8%)133 (43.6%)
Total241 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Portola

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portola

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portola
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years211 (90.9%)21 (9.0%)
6 to 18 Years396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years137 (84.1%)26 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years459 (98.9%)5 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years230 (94.3%)14 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years291 (84.6%)53 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years278 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,287 (95.1%)119 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portola

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portola
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born211 (90.9%)21 (9.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portola

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portola
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000507 (96.8%)17 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999321 (86.1%)52 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999413 (94.3%)25 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999267 (91.4%)25 (8.6%)
$100,000 and over751 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portola

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portola
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6185 (79.7%)36 (15.5%)
6 to 18 Years346 (87.4%)96 (24.2%)
19 to 25 Years123 (65.4%)124 (66.0%)
25 to 34 Years58 (35.6%)93 (57.1%)
35 to 44 Years336 (72.4%)176 (37.9%)
45 to 54 Years94 (38.5%)144 (59.0%)
55 to 64 Years87 (25.3%)234 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years274 (98.6%)110 (39.6%)
75 Years and over97 (100.0%)60 (61.9%)
Total1,600 (66.5%)1,073 (44.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portola

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portola
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (6.2%)5 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)34 (15.2%)
35 to 64 Years126 (31.0%)86 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years87 (48.9%)40 (40.0%)
75 Years and over17 (23.9%)12 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Portola

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Portola: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.2%)30 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years37 (20.8%)13 (13.0%)
75 Years and over11 (15.5%)8 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Portola: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (19.5%)12 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (13.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.0%)4 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Portola: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (2.5%)5 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years61 (15.0%)59 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years43 (24.2%)10 (10.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.0%)4 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Portola: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (12.6%)47 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years50 (28.1%)28 (28.0%)
75 Years and over12 (16.9%)8 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Portola: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.0%)8 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years43 (24.2%)4 (4.0%)
75 Years and over6 (8.5%)4 (15.4%)

Technology Access in Portola

Computing Device Access in Portola

Computing Device Access in Portola
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop75272.0%
Smartphone85481.8%
Tablet54251.9%
No Computing Device12812.3%
Total1,044100.0%

Internet Access in Portola

Internet Access in Portola
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home43741.9%
Cellular Data Only33832.4%
Satellite Internet565.4%
No Internet23822.8%
Total1,044100.0%

Portola Summary

Portola, California is a small city located in Plumas County, in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is situated at an elevation of 4,735 feet and is the county seat of Plumas County. The city has a population of 2,104 as of the 2010 census.

History

Portola was founded in 1856 by a group of miners who were searching for gold in the area. The town was named after Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portola, who was the first European to explore the area in 1769. The town was incorporated in 1874 and was the first incorporated city in Plumas County.
In the late 19th century, Portola was a bustling center of commerce and industry. It was home to several sawmills, a brickyard, a tannery, and a woolen mill. The town also had a railroad station, which connected it to the rest of the state.
In the early 20th century, the timber industry began to decline and the town’s economy shifted to agriculture. The town was also home to a large number of Italian immigrants who worked in the local farms and ranches.

Geography

Portola is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, at an elevation of 4,735 feet. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, including the Sierra Buttes to the east and the Sierra Nevada to the west. The city is located on the Middle Fork of the Feather River, which flows through the city.
The climate in Portola is classified as a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, with an average high of 79°F in the summer and an average low of 28°F in the winter.

Economy

The economy of Portola is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including hay, alfalfa, wheat, and oats. The city is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several attractions, including the Plumas County Museum, the Portola Railroad Museum, and the Sierra Buttes Lookout Tower. The city is also home to several outdoor recreation areas, including the Lakes Basin Recreation Area and the Sierra Valley Wildlife Area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Portola was 2,104. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Portola was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Portola is a small city with a rich history and a diverse economy. The city is home to a variety of industries, including agriculture, tourism, and winemaking. The city is also home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Portola is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Portola?
Total Population of Portola is 2,427.
What is the Total Male Population of Portola?
Total Male Population of Portola is 1,078.
What is the Total Female Population of Portola?
Total Female Population of Portola is 1,349.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Portola?
There are 79.91 Males per 100 Females in Portola.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Portola?
There are 125.14 Females per 100 Males in Portola.
What is the Median Population Age in Portola?
Median Population Age in Portola is 39.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Portola
Average Family Size in Portola is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Portola
Average Household Size in Portola is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Portola?
Per Capita income in Portola is $29,739.
What is the Median Family Income in Portola?
Median Family Income in Portola is $71,146.
What is the Median Household income in Portola?
Median Household Income in Portola is $52,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Portola?
Income or Wage Gap in Portola is 62.0%.
Women in Portola earn 38.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Portola?
Inequality or Gini Index in Portola is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Portola?
There are 1,095 People in the Labor Forcein in Portola.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Portola?
58.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Portola.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Portola?
Unemployment Rate in Portola is 7.0%.