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Portal, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 662 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.9%
 
Males: 329  (49.8%)
Females: 333  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

49.4 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30450.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,311 (it was $30,268 in 2000)
Portal:

$53,311
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,686 (it was $14,514 in 2000)

Portal town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,641 (it was $49,000 in 2000)
Portal:

$92,641
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $145,036; detached houses: $169,296; mobile homes: $58,362

Median gross rent in 2022: $983.

March 2022 cost of living index in Portal: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.0%
(13.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.7% for Black residents, 23.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.0% for other race residents, 52.8% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Portal, GA (2022)
    • 41866.0%White alone
    • 15023.7%Black alone
    • 426.6%Two or more races
    • 172.7%Hispanic
    • 30.5%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Portal, Georgia as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Portal is 93 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (20.5%), English (9.2%), European (5.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.0%), German (1.5%), Scottish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 290 feet

Land area: 1.74 square miles.

Population density: 380 people per square mile   (very low).

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13 residents are foreign born (2.0% Latin America).

This town:

2.0%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,222 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $897 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Savannah, GA (59.0 miles , pop. 131,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (154.2 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (639.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pulaski, GA (3.2 miles ),
Rocky Ford, GA (3.3 miles),
Statesboro, GA (3.3 miles ),
Register, GA (3.5 miles),
Metter, GA (3.5 miles ),
Garfield, GA (3.5 miles),
South Ogeechee, GA (3.6 miles ),
Twin City, GA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.54 N, Longitude: 81.93 W

Area code: 912

Distribution of median household income in Portal, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Portal, GA in 2022
Portal satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +77 (+14.8%).
Most common industries in Portal, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Apparel (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Machinery (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Machinery (10.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.1%)
  • Truck transportation (8.4%)
  • Apparel (5.0%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Apparel (21.0%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Portal, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (20.0%)
  • Child care workers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Portal, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Portal-area historical tornado activity is below Georgia state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.3 miles away from the Portal town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 4/9/1998, a category F3 tornado 32.7 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Portal-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 107.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 111.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 276.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 89.0 miles away from Portal center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 252.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bulloch County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Portal topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Portal:

  • WESTWOOD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STATESBORO, GA)
  • BROWN'S HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STATESBORO, GA)
  • EAGLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STATESBORO, GA)
  • STATESBORO NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STATESBORO, GA)
  • OGEECHEE AREA HOSPICE, INC. (Hospital, about 12 miles away; STATESBORO, GA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; METTER, GA)
  • CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; METTER, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Portal:

  • Georgia Southern University (about 12 miles; Statesboro, GA; Full-time enrollment: 18,824)
  • East Georgia State College (about 23 miles; Swainsboro, GA; FT enrollment: 2,345)
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 59 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 9,964)
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University (about 60 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • Savannah Technical College (about 60 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 3,677)
  • South University–Savannah Online (about 61 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 13,512)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 62 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)

Public high school in Portal:

  • PORTAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 27245 US HIGHWAY 80 W, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Portal:

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Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Portal Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Cameron Sheffield - Football player.

Bulloch County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.4%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.5%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Portal:

Marital status in Portal, GA
  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 45.0%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 14.3%
  • Divorced: 15.3%

For population 25 years and over in Portal:

  • High school or higher: 71.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.7
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Portal, GA (based on Bulloch County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,24855
Mainline Protestant5,14312
Catholic1,8971
Black Protestant1,3118
Other9156
None44,703-
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: 7
Bulloch County:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Bulloch County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Here:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Bulloch County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 57
Bulloch County:

8.61 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bulloch County:

9.2%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.2%
State:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.5%
State:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Portal:

45.6%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Portal:

44.2%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Portal:

29.7
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Portal:

18.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Portal:

13.4%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Portal:

6.6
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

34.2%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Portal:

52.6%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Portal:

85.0%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Portal, GA 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
Other Government Administration 6$17,696$35,3920$0
Judicial and Legal 3$10,917$43,6680$0
Streets and Highways 2$5,212$31,2720$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,546$45,2762$1,098
Sewerage 1$3,410$40,9200$0
Financial Administration 1$3,259$39,1082$2,210
Totals for Government 15$48,042$38,4344$3,308

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $68,000 ($102.72)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $149,000 ($225.08)
    Police Protection: $130,000 ($196.37)
    Sewerage: $127,000 ($191.84)
    Financial Administration: $111,000 ($167.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($64.95)
    Regular Highways: $24,000 ($36.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($4.53)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $58,000 ($87.61)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $8,000 ($12.08)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($3.02)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($1.51)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $21,000 ($31.72)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $143,000 ($216.01)
    Other: $45,000 ($67.98)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $59,000 ($89.12)
    General Revenue - Other: $19,000 ($28.70)
    Sale of Property: $15,000 ($22.66)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.51)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.51)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $69,000 ($104.23)
  • Tax - Property: $87,000 ($131.42)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $40,000 ($60.42)
    Public Utilities Sales: $38,000 ($57.40)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $23,000 ($34.74)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($7.55)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($4.53)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.51)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,533,000 ($2315.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,508,000 ($2277.95)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($37.76)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $123,000 ($185.80)

Strongest AM radio stations in Portal:

  • WPTB (850 AM; 1 kW; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WHCG (1360 AM; 1 kW; METTER, GA; Owner: RADIO METTER, INC.)
  • WWNS (1240 AM; 1 kW; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: RADIO STATESBORO, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WVOP (970 AM; 5 kW; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WXRS (1590 AM; 2 kW; SWAINSBORO, GA; Owner: LACOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Portal:

  • WMCD (100.1 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: RADIO STATESBORO, INC.)
  • WPMX (102.9 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: MULTI-SERVICE CORP.)
  • WHKN (94.9 FM; MILLEN, GA; Owner: MULTI-SERVICE CORP.)
  • WBMZ (104.9 FM; METTER, GA; Owner: WM. JIMMY PAGE, TR/AS RADIO METTER)
  • WZAT (102.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQZY (95.9 FM; DUBLIN, GA; Owner: STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAEV (97.3 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQBT (94.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJCL-FM (96.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W257BG (99.3 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVGS (91.9 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY)
  • WZBX (106.5 FM; SYLVANIA, GA; Owner: RADIO STATESBORO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Portal:

  • WVAN-TV (Channel 9; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WGSA (Channel 34; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WTOC-TV (Channel 11; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W48BH (Channel 48; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSAV-TV (Channel 3; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTGS (Channel 28; HARDEEVILLE, SC; Owner: BLUENOSE BROADCASTING OF SAVANNAH LLC)
  • WJCL (Channel 22; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SAVANNAH LICENSE LLC)
  • W25CQ (Channel 25; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)

Portal fatal accident list:

Nov 18, 2016 02:33 AM, Sr-26, Lat: 32.548892, Lon: -82.001686, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 9, 1998 01:10 PM, Us-Sr26, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.7mTotal length
  • $771,000Total costs
  • 6,060Total average daily traffic
  • 60Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,090Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Portal)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 32.508306 Lon: -81.944750, Call Sign: WSAR734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.647 MHz, 151.895 MHz, 151.962 MHz, 152.990 MHz, 159.645 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2024, Expiration Date: 02/07/2034, Certifier: Logan Hendrix, Registrant: Mobile Communications America, 430 A Mathews Road, Statesboro, GA 30458, Phone: (912) 489-3440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • PORTAL, 701 Bonnett Road (Portal) (Lat: 32.526000 Lon: -81.930278), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQQM701,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 12/28/2022, Expiration Date: 01/29/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • PORTAL, 701 Bonnett Rd. (Lat: 32.526000 Lon: -81.930278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQSV577,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2023, Expiration Date: 11/21/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • TWO CHOP, Two Chop Road (Lat: 32.562528 Lon: -81.881750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WREW489, Licensee ID: L00054764,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2019, Expiration Date: 12/13/2029, Certifier: Ted Wynn, Registrant: County Of Bulloch, 17245 Highway 301 North, Statesboro, GA 30461, Phone: (912) 489-1661, Email:

  • PORTAL, 701 Bonnett Road (Portal) (Lat: 32.526000 Lon: -81.930278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRMU819,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/08/2021, Expiration Date: 06/08/2031, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Portal)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4080K, N4080K, N-4080K, Serial Number: NAV-4-1080, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/26/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Russell P Herrington, 660 Snoopy Ln, Portal, GA 30450
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/19/2012
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91417, N91417, N-91417, Serial Number: NAV-4-254, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/14/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Russell Pruitt Herrington, 660 Snoopy Ln, Portal, GA 30450

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 16. The highest number of fires - 40 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Portal, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (55.6%), and Structure Fires (30.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Portal, GA
    • 10555.6%Outside Fires
    • 5730.2%Structure Fires
    • 2513.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Portal, GA
Most common first names in Portal, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1772.4 years
Willie1770.8 years
James1670.9 years
William1574.9 years
Mary1078.8 years
Robert1069.6 years
Annie881.0 years
Henry779.6 years
Louise770.8 years
Charles767.6 years
Most common last names in Portal, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Finch1876.8 years
Williams1773.2 years
Johnson1773.4 years
Woods1573.9 years
Hendrix1477.5 years
Parrish1483.5 years
Jones1471.7 years
Davis1368.7 years
Miller1273.9 years
Brown1274.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Portal, GA
  • 93.4%Electricity
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Portal, GA
  • 89.8%Electricity
  • 10.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Portal compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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