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CITY · INCORPORATED 1851 · 2020 ACS

Portland

Oregon · 652,503 residents · 133.488 sq mi
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Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,159. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $438,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652,503
+23%since 2000
from 529,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,888 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 3,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
416K480K545K609K674K1990201020202024Portland
2024641K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,159
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,811
+93%since 2000
from $22,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,500
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+56%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(433,445)
Black5.7%(36,975)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(72,336)
Asian8%(52,245)
Other6.4%(41,920)
Diversity Score63.7%(415,602)
Diversity Score
64
+43%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Portland

Arbor LodgeBeaumont-WilshireBrentwood-DarlingtonBridlemileBrooklynBuckmanCentennialConcordiaCorbett-Terwilliger-Lair HillCreston-KenilworthCullyDowntownForest Park - LinntonGoose HollowHayhurstHazelwoodHillsdaleHosford-AbernethyHumboldtKentonKernsKingLentsLloydMadison SouthMill ParkMontavillaMount ScottMount TaborMultnomahNorthwestOverlookParkrose HeightsPearl DistrictPleasant ValleyPortsmouthPowellhurst GilbertRichmondRose City ParkSellwood-MorelandSouthwest HillsSt.JohnsWoodstockNeighborhoods in Portland
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Oregon?

Portland, Oregon has about 652,503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Portland, Oregon earns about $73,159 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 $438,500, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Oregon?

About 51.0% 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 13.1% 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 215,105 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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