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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Portland Metro

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 7 counties · 1,927,881 residents · 6,687.393 sq mi
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Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,167. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $167,249.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,927,881
+27%since 1990
from 1,523,741 in 1990
1990 – 2025
288 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 228 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+3%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1.4M1.7M2.0M2.3M2.6M1990201020202024Portland
20242.5M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,167
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,140 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,294
+55%since 1990
from $15,003 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$167,249
+75%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,565 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
36.8% rent
3.5
+52%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,396,606)
Black2.7%(40,997)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(49,473)
Asian3.4%(51,220)
Diversity Score26.1%(397,498)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,573,607)
Black2.6%(49,773)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(142,842)
Asian4.5%(87,293)
Diversity Score33.8%(651,493)
34
+30%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−27%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has about 1,927,881 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA earns about $47,167 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 $167,249, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

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

About 28.7% 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 404,140 residents, a change of about 27 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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