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Overview for Portales, NM

12,151 people live in Portales, where the median age is 27.1 and the average individual income is $19,774. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,151

Total Population

27.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$19,774

Average individual Income

Around Portales, NM

There's plenty to do around Portales, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

18
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
54
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tropical Sno, Sweetwater's at Landall's, and Coach j's Bbq.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.37 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.22 miles 16 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1.32 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 2.48 miles 11 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.36 miles 45 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining 1.18 miles 13 reviews 4.2/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Portales, NM

Portales has 4,273 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Portales do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,151 people call Portales home. The population density is 1,527.01 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,151

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

27.1

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,273

Total Households

2.63

Average Household Size

$19,774

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Portales, NM

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The following schools are within or nearby Portales. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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