Portales
- Portales Legal Resources
- Portales Statistics
- Portales Property/Housing/Real Estate Information
- Portales Employment Information
- Portales Family Information
- Portales Education Information
- Portales Public Benefits Information
- Portales Criminal Information
- Portales Immigration & Civil Rights Information
- Portales Zip Codes
Portales Legal Resources Back to top
Portales Government Website
New Mexico Constitution
New Mexico Codes
New Mexico State Resources
New Mexico Website
New Mexico Governor
New Mexico Legislature
New Mexico Courts
New Mexico Government Resources
State Attorney General
Federal Courts
New Mexico
- US Attorneys [ Albuquerque - Main Office | Las Cruces ]
- Public Defenders [ Main Office | Satellite Office ]
- Bankruptcy Court [ Main Office - Albuquerque ]
- District Court [ Main Office - Albuquerque | Las Cruces | Santa Fe ]
- Probation Office [ Main Office - Albuquerque | Farmington | Gallup | Las Cruces | Roswell | Santa Fe ]
Portales Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 15,283
- Land Area (2000): 734.365 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.330 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | 10,892 | 2002 | 11,352 | 2003 | 11,215 |
2001 | 11,193 | 2004 | 11,247 |
Back to top
Houses (2000): 6,512
Portales Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 11,524 | 75.40% |
Rural, Farm | 330 | 2.16% |
Rural, Non-farm | 3,429 | 22.44% |
Portales Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Employment Information Back to top
Portales Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 554 | 16.57% |
2. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 396 | 11.85% |
3. | Construction | 350 | 10.47% |
4. | Public Administration | 184 | 5.50% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 153 | 4.58% |
6. | Food Manufacturing | 132 | 3.95% |
7. | Truck Transportation | 132 | 3.95% |
8. | Health Care | 120 | 3.59% |
9. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 98 | 2.93% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 90 | 2.69% |
11. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 82 | 2.45% |
12. | Repair and Maintenance | 79 | 2.36% |
13. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 70 | 2.09% |
14. | Department and Other General Stores | 60 | 1.79% |
15. | Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing | 58 | 1.73% |
16. | Finance and Insurance | 54 | 1.62% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 51 | 1.53% |
18. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 47 | 1.41% |
19. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 45 | 1.35% |
20. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 36 | 1.08% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 925 | 31.24% |
2. | Health Care | 270 | 9.12% |
3. | Public Administration | 236 | 7.97% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 232 | 7.84% |
5. | Social Assistance | 154 | 5.20% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 120 | 4.05% |
7. | Finance and Insurance | 110 | 3.71% |
8. | Department and Other General Stores | 95 | 3.21% |
9. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 84 | 2.84% |
10. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 59 | 1.99% |
11. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 59 | 1.99% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 57 | 1.93% |
13. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 52 | 1.76% |
14. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 49 | 1.65% |
15. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 49 | 1.65% |
16. | Food Manufacturing | 46 | 1.55% |
17. | Info Services and Data Processing | 44 | 1.49% |
18. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 38 | 1.28% |
19. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 35 | 1.18% |
20. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 32 | 1.08% |
Portales Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agricultural Workers | 252 | 7.54% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 234 | 7.00% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 210 | 6.28% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 199 | 5.95% |
5. | Postsecondary Teachers | 138 | 4.13% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 119 | 3.56% |
7. | Other Production Occupations | 117 | 3.50% |
8. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 106 | 3.17% |
9. | Other Management Occupations | 103 | 3.08% |
10. | Other Construction Trades | 100 | 2.99% |
11. | Vehicle Mechanics | 93 | 2.78% |
12. | Construction Laborers | 83 | 2.48% |
13. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 80 | 2.39% |
14. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 72 | 2.15% |
15. | Food Processing Workers | 69 | 2.06% |
16. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 66 | 1.97% |
17. | Computer Specialists | 61 | 1.82% |
18. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 59 | 1.76% |
19. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 57 | 1.71% |
20. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 55 | 1.65% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 257 | 8.68% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 219 | 7.40% |
3. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 145 | 4.90% |
4. | Cashiers | 130 | 4.39% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 119 | 4.02% |
6. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 108 | 3.65% |
7. | Child Care Workers | 103 | 3.48% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 98 | 3.31% |
9. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 94 | 3.17% |
10. | Postsecondary Teachers | 90 | 3.04% |
11. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 88 | 2.97% |
12. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 82 | 2.77% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 81 | 2.74% |
14. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 78 | 2.63% |
15. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 75 | 2.53% |
16. | Waiters and Waitresses | 70 | 2.36% |
17. | Teachers, Secondary School | 69 | 2.33% |
18. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 63 | 2.13% |
19. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 59 | 1.99% |
20. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 57 | 1.93% |
Portales Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 5,502 | 47.74% |
15-35 hours | 1,925 | 16.70% |
1-14 hours | 324 | 2.81% |
No regular hours | 3,773 | 32.74% |
Portales Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 147 | 2.39% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 123 | 2.00% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 125 | 2.04% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 288 | 4.69% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 588 | 9.58% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 913 | 14.87% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,345 | 21.91% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 824 | 13.42% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 243 | 3.96% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 331 | 5.39% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 182 | 2.96% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 97 | 1.58% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 487 | 7.93% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 447 | 7.28% |
Portales Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 682 | 11.11% |
5-9 | 2,175 | 35.42% |
10-14 | 1,111 | 18.09% |
15-19 | 525 | 8.55% |
20-24 | 360 | 5.86% |
25-29 | 206 | 3.36% |
30-34 | 642 | 10.46% |
35-39 | 39 | 0.64% |
40-44 | 35 | 0.57% |
45-59 | 125 | 2.04% |
60-89 | 106 | 1.73% |
At least 90 | 134 | 2.18% |
Portales Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 5,059 | 82.39% |
30-44 | 9 | 0.15% | 707 | 11.51% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 125 | 2.04% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 240 | 3.91% |
Portales Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 36 | 0.57% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 882 | 13.86% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 4,915 | 77.24% |
Motorcycle | 9 | 0.14% |
Other | 55 | 0.86% |
Public transportation | 9 | 0.14% |
Walked | 234 | 3.68% |
Worked at home | 223 | 3.50% |
Portales Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 5,640 (14,514 people)
Families (2000): 3,791 (11,997 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,279
People at same address in 1995: 6,619
Portales Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,137 | 20.16% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 634 | 11.24% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 547 | 9.70% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 393 | 6.97% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 464 | 8.23% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 366 | 6.49% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 305 | 5.41% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 293 | 5.20% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 318 | 5.64% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 418 | 7.41% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 321 | 5.69% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 217 | 3.85% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 109 | 1.93% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 51 | 0.90% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 18 | 0.32% |
$200,000 or more | 49 | 0.87% |
Portales Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,455 | 25.74% |
Family, 2 people | 1,523 | 26.94% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 332 | 5.87% |
Family, 3 people | 848 | 15.00% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 74 | 1.31% |
Family, 4 people | 811 | 14.35% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 15 | 0.27% |
Family, 5 people | 396 | 7.01% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 3 | 0.05% |
Family, 6 people | 129 | 2.28% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 67 | 1.19% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Portales Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 4,339 | 30.18% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,389 | 9.66% |
Public Assistance | 242 | 1.68% |
Retirement | 870 | 6.05% |
Self Employment | 788 | 5.48% |
Social Security | 1,531 | 10.65% |
Supplemental Security | 318 | 2.21% |
Wage / Salary | 4,136 | 28.77% |
Other | 765 | 5.32% |
Portales Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,472 | 50.41% |
With children under 18 | 1,448 | 49.59% |
Portales Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 447 | 8.01% |
Married | 3,323 | 59.53% |
Never Married | 1,647 | 29.51% |
Widowed | 165 | 2.96% |
Portales Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 682 | 11.08% |
Married | 3,375 | 54.82% |
Never Married | 1,403 | 22.79% |
Widowed | 697 | 11.32% |
Portales Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Education Information Back to top
Portales Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 958 | 8.64% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 1,590 | 14.33% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 2,359 | 21.27% |
Some college, no degree | 3,458 | 31.17% |
Associate degree | 627 | 5.65% |
Bachelors degree | 1,253 | 11.30% |
Graduate or professional degree | 848 | 7.64% |
Portales Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 192 | 1.26% | 75 | 0.49% | 267 | 1.75% |
Kindergarten | 281 | 1.84% | 12 | 0.08% | 293 | 1.92% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,037 | 6.79% | 32 | 0.21% | 1,069 | 6.99% |
Grades 5-8 | 862 | 5.64% | 41 | 0.27% | 903 | 5.91% |
Grades 9-12 | 773 | 5.06% | 45 | 0.29% | 818 | 5.35% |
Undergrad college | 2,024 | 13.24% | 91 | 0.60% | 2,115 | 13.84% |
Graduate or professional school | 259 | 1.69% | 22 | 0.14% | 281 | 1.84% |
Total | 5,428 | 35.52% | 318 | 2.08% | 5,746 | 37.60% |
Portales Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Public Benefits Information Back to top
Portales Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 11,086 | 76.22% |
Below Poverty Level | 3,459 | 23.78% |
Portales Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 52
Portales Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | 2.203 | 0.918 | 0.000 | 0.275 | 3.397 | 0.000 | 14.598 | 31.491 | 1.928 | 48.017 |
2001 | 5.271 | 0.179 | 0.000 | 0.357 | 5.807 | 0.268 | 13.312 | 28.411 | 1.519 | 43.509 |
2002 | 3.612 | 0.352 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.964 | 0.264 | 10.042 | 32.065 | 1.498 | 43.869 |
2003 | 2.764 | 0.089 | 0.000 | 0.446 | 3.299 | 0.089 | 9.808 | 37.361 | 1.605 | 48.774 |
2004 | 3.734 | 0.800 | 0.178 | 0.178 | 4.890 | 0.089 | 11.736 | 23.295 | 1.334 | 36.365 |
Portales Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 14 | 24 |
2005 | 15 | 24 |
2006 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | 14 | 24 |
Portales Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2000 | 560 |
2001 | 552 |
2002 | 543 |
Portales Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Portales Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 2,329 | 15.24% |
10-19 Years | 2,787 | 18.24% |
20-29 Years | 2,806 | 18.36% |
30-39 Years | 1,927 | 12.61% |
40-49 Years | 1,780 | 11.65% |
50-59 Years | 1,316 | 8.61% |
60-69 Years | 1,019 | 6.67% |
70-79 Years | 838 | 5.48% |
80-89 Years | 403 | 2.64% |
90+ Years | 78 | 0.51% |
Portales Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 7,473 | 48.90% |
Female | 7,810 | 51.10% |
Portales Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 9,207 | 60.24% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5,394 | 35.29% |
African-American | 258 | 1.69% |
Multiracial | 166 | 1.09% |
Amerindian | 139 | 0.91% |
Asian | 97 | 0.63% |
Other Race | 15 | 0.10% |
Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.05% |
Portales Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 1,538 | 20.99% |
2. | Irish | 1,432 | 19.54% |
3. | German | 1,227 | 16.74% |
4. | English | 998 | 13.62% |
5. | French Non-Basque | 320 | 4.37% |
6. | Scotch Irish | 247 | 3.37% |
7. | Dutch | 233 | 3.18% |
8. | Italian | 227 | 3.10% |
9. | Scottish | 173 | 2.36% |
10. | Norwegian | 107 | 1.46% |
Portales Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 10,258 | 72.71% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 3,712 | 26.31% |
3. | French | 47 | 0.33% |
4. | German | 33 | 0.23% |
5. | Chinese | 25 | 0.18% |
6. | Other West Germanic | 13 | 0.09% |
7. | Tagalog | 12 | 0.09% |
8. | Other Pacific Island | 9 | 0.06% |
Portales Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 14,379 | 94.08% |
Naturalized immigrant | 469 | 3.07% |
Not a citizen | 435 | 2.85% |
Portales Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Portales Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
88130 |