Portageville, Missouri 4.81

Portageville is a city in New Madrid and Pemiscot counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 3,228 according to the 2010 Census.HistoryA post office called Portageville has been in operation since 1873. The community takes its name from nearby Portage Bayou.From 1935-1936, Portageville was the home of the Portageville Pirates, part of the Kitty League. "In 1935, the Portageville Pirates are awarded the second-half title after the Jackson Generals and Union City Greyhounds are disqualified for having too many class players on their rosters." In 1936, the Pirates relocated to Owensboro, Kentucky.GeographyPortageville is located at, primarily in New Madrid County.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04sqmi, all of it land.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Portageville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 3,228 people, 1,346 households, and 894 families residing in the city. The population density was 1582.4PD/sqmi. There were 1,409 housing units at an average density of 690.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.62% White, 18.96% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.