Portageville is a city located in New Madrid County, in the state of Missouri (MO), United States. Nestled in the West North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 2.0 square miles (5.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 281 ft. With a population of approximately 3,295 residents, Portageville offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 45.83% males and 54.17% females, and it has a population density of 647.50 people per square mile (636.10/km²). Portageville lies at a latitude of 36.43 and a longitude of -89.7, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (16.6%), followed by English (6.2%), German (8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 63873.