Portland is a metro area of 1,927,881 people. The population is up 27% since 1990. Home values have more than doubled since 1990, reaching $167,249. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median household earns $47,167, about 11% above the national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)24.3%(30,297)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.4%(27,862)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.5%(43,044)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.3%(5,343)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.1%(1,316)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 124,650 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
