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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Portland Metro

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 7 counties · 2,512,859 residents · 6,687.393 sq mi
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Portland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,881. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,099.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,512,859
+30%since 2000
from 1,927,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.4M1.7M2.0M2.3M2.6M1990201020202024Portland
20242.5M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,881
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,116
+72%since 2000
from $23,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,099
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,249 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,334
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+43%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,726,583)
Black2.9%(72,963)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(332,155)
Asian7%(176,283)
Other5.8%(146,681)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,499,305)
Segregation Score27.5%(691,920)
Diversity Score
60
+77%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,512,859 residents according to the 2020 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 $77,881 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 $395,099, and the typical rent is about $1,334 a month.

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

About 40.2% 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 10.1% 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 989,118 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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