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Centennial

Oregon · Portland · 24,148 residents · 2.974 sq mi
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The short version

Centennial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,892. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $411,972. Households here earn about 30% less than the Portland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Centennial; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,148
Population density
8,120 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,892
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,848
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,972
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,455
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(12,362)
Black10%(2,410)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(4,739)
Asian12.1%(2,923)
Other7.1%(1,714)
Diversity Score83.7%(20,217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(12,362)
Black10%(2,410)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(4,739)
Asian12.1%(2,923)
Other7.1%(1,714)
Diversity Score83.7%(20,217)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
24.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centennial, Portland, Oregon?

Centennial, Portland, Oregon has about 24,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centennial, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Centennial, Portland, Oregon earns about $63,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centennial, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Centennial, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $411,972, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.

How educated are people in Centennial, Portland, Oregon?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centennial, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centennial, Portland, Oregon?

About 17.7% of people in Centennial, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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