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Portland Metro

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 7 counties · 2,542,282 residents (2025 est.) · 6,687.393 sq mi
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#13Most work-from-homeof 92522.5%#26Largest by populationof 9252,542,282#38Highest median rentof 925$1,719#40Highest median household incomeof 925$97,649
The short version

Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,649. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $558,461. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,520,987
+31%since 2000
from 1,927,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,542,282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1.4M1.7M2.0M2.3M2.6M1990201020202024Portland
20242.5M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,649
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,936
+123%since 2000
from $23,294 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+2%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$558,461
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,249 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,719
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+61%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,573,607)
Black2.6%(49,773)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(142,842)
Asian4.5%(87,293)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(651,493)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,718,874)
Black2.8%(71,747)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(350,503)
Asian7.1%(177,902)
Other8%(201,961)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,586,884)
Segregation Score25%(629,965)
Diversity Score
63
+86%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−9%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

PortlandCENTRAL635,109VancouverCENTRAL199,698HillsboroCENTRAL111,126BeavertonCENTRAL97,842TigardCENTRAL57,929
What's inside

7 component counties

Multnomah CountyCENTRAL795,391Washington CountyCENTRAL611,708Clark CountyCENTRAL532,119Clackamas CountyCENTRAL426,280Yamhill County110,024Columbia County54,091Skamania County12,669
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has about 2,520,987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA?

The typical household in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA earns about $97,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA expensive?

In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, the median home is worth about $558,461, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.

How educated are people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA?

About 9.5% of people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 997,246 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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