About Portales, New Mexico
Portales, a city located in the state of New Mexico (NM), is home to a population of approximately 12,085 people. Portales boasts a median age of 27.1, with around 15.8% of its residents aged 60 or above. 6.9% of the population identifies as US Veterans. 19.9% of Portales residents are disabled. The city has an average household income of $49,313, while the unemployment rate stands at 9.5%, and around 21.2% of the population is considered to be living below the poverty level. In terms of housing, the average home value in Portales is $137,329, with a monthly rent averaging $778.