Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon

Portsmouth
Neighborhood
Portsmouth
Coordinates: 45°35′12″N 122°43′06″W / 45.58660°N 122.71840°W / 45.58660; -122.71840Coordinates: 45°35′12″N 122°43′06″W / 45.58660°N 122.71840°W / 45.58660; -122.71840
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Country United States
State Oregon
City Portland
Government
  Association Portsmouth Neighborhood Association
  Coalition North Portland Neighborhood Services
Area
  Total 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2)
Population (2000)[1]
  Total 8,304
  Density 7,630/sq mi (2,945/km2)
Housing[1]
  No. of households 2866
  Occupancy rate 94% occupied
  % households renting 52% renting
  Avg. household size 2.90 persons

Portsmouth is a neighborhood in the North section of Portland, Oregon. It is named for Portsmouth Avenue, a major street in the district. It is bordered by Lombard Street to the South, Chautauqua Boulevard to the East, Columbia Boulevard to the North, and the Burlington Northern Railway to the West. The neighborhood is served by Portsmouth Middle School and two elementary schools.

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