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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gresham

Oregon · 90,205 residents · 23.519 sq mi
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Gresham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,442. Population has grown 32% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $155,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

90,205
+32%since 1990
from 68,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,835 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 2,901 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+1%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
64K77K91K105K119K1990201020202024Gresham
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,442
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,588
+45%since 1990
from $13,526 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$155,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$661
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
54.9%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
45.1% rent
3.6
+61%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(64,071)
Black1.1%(735)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2,069)
Asian2.7%(1,814)
Diversity Score20.9%(14,269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(71,194)
Black1.8%(1,618)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(10,732)
Asian3.3%(2,969)
Diversity Score38.2%(34,489)
38
+83%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gresham, Oregon?

Gresham, Oregon has about 90,205 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gresham, Oregon?

The typical household in Gresham, Oregon earns about $43,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gresham, Oregon expensive?

In Gresham, Oregon, the median home is worth about $155,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Gresham, Oregon?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gresham, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gresham, Oregon?

About 12.5% of people in Gresham, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gresham, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gresham, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,970 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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