COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Multnomah County

Oregon · 583,887 residents · 431.019 sq mi

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Multnomah County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,928. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $61,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.2

US median: 33.0

More educated

24% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 49%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

583,887

−12%vs 2000

vs 660,486 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,355 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 1,532 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.2

−2%vs 2000

vs 34.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024801K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,928

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,278 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,462

−36%vs 2000

vs $22,606 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.1%

+0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,100

−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $156,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$407

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $633 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

55.3%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 56.9% in 2000

44.7% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−40%vs 2000

vs 3.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic76.5%(505,492)

Black5.5%(36,592)

Hispanic / Latino7.5%(49,607)

Asian5.7%(37,344)

Other0%

Diversity Score42.6%(281,615)

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.2%(508,979)

Black6%(34,921)

Hispanic / Latino3%(17,402)

Asian4.6%(26,900)

Other2.2%(13,087)

Diversity Score34.6%(202,015)

Diversity Score

−19%vs 2000

vs 43 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.7%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 30.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

82.9%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.2%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.1 min

+40%vs 2000

vs 15.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Multnomah County, Oregon?

Multnomah County, Oregon has about 583,887 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Multnomah County, Oregon?

The typical household in Multnomah County, Oregon earns about $26,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Multnomah County, Oregon expensive?

In Multnomah County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Multnomah County, Oregon?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Multnomah County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Multnomah County, Oregon?

About 13.1% of people in Multnomah County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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