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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 |