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Multnomah County

Oregon · 815,428 residents · 431.019 sq mi
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Multnomah County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,425. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
815,428
+23%since 2000
from 660,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,892 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
561K630K700K769K839K1990201020202024Multnomah County
2024801K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,425
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,612
+84%since 2000
from $22,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+52%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(535,623)
Black5.4%(43,793)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(103,753)
Asian7.5%(61,280)
Other6.4%(51,956)
Diversity Score64.7%(527,483)
Segregation Score25%(204,121)
Diversity Score
65
+52%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Multnomah County, Oregon?

Multnomah County, Oregon has about 815,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Multnomah County, Oregon earns about $71,425 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 $410,800, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Multnomah County, Oregon?

About 46.5% 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 13.2% 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 231,541 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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