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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Multnomah County

Oregon · 660,486 residents · 431.019 sq mi
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The short version

Multnomah County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,278. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $156,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
660,486
+13%since 1990
from 583,887 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,532 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,355 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+2%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
561K630K700K769K839K1990201020202024Multnomah County
2024801K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,278
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,928 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,606
+56%since 1990
from $14,462 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+95%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+67%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(508,979)
Black6%(34,921)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17,402)
Asian4.6%(26,900)
Diversity Score34.6%(202,015)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(505,492)
Black5.5%(36,592)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(49,607)
Asian5.7%(37,344)
Diversity Score42.6%(281,615)
Diversity Score
43
+23%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Multnomah County to nearby counties

MULTNOMAH COUNTY VS
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Income$97,536+136%
Home value$522,900+234%
Population532,119−33%
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY VS
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Income$103,517+151%
Home value$611,000+290%
Population426,280−46%
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY VS
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Income$107,772+161%
Home value$588,000+275%
Population611,708−23%
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY VS
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Income$88,947+115%
Home value$660,000+321%
Population23,720−97%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Multnomah County, Oregon?

Multnomah County, Oregon has about 660,486 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Multnomah County, Oregon earns about $41,278 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 $156,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Multnomah County, Oregon?

About 30.7% 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 12.7% of people in Multnomah County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Multnomah County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Multnomah County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76,599 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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