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Portland

Oregon · 583,776 residents · 133.488 sq mi
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Portland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583,776
+10%since 2000
from 529,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,373 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+2%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
416K480K545K609K674K1990201020202024Portland
2024641K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,831
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,797
+32%since 2000
from $22,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+55%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(399,351)
Black6.5%(34,395)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(36,058)
Asian6.3%(33,223)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(235,164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(421,773)
Black6.1%(35,462)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(54,840)
Asian7.1%(41,335)
Other5%(29,107)
Diversity Score57%(332,495)
Diversity Score
57
+28%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Neighborhoods in Portland

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Oregon?

Portland, Oregon has about 583,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Portland, Oregon earns about $48,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $292,000, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Oregon?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Oregon?

About 16.3% of people in Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146,378 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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