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Downtown

Oregon · Portland · 13,471 residents · 0.808 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,448. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $500,345. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Portland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,471
Population density
16,672 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,448
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,632
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,345
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,420
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.5%
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(8,269)
Black7.5%(1,017)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,651)
Asian10.6%(1,426)
Other8.2%(1,108)
Diversity Score73.1%(9,842)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(8,269)
Black7.5%(1,017)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,651)
Asian10.6%(1,426)
Other8.2%(1,108)
Diversity Score73.1%(9,842)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Foreign born
15.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Portland

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Places similar to Downtown

Westchester Square
Pop 14,680
Zaferia
Pop 13,180
Sunnyside
Pop 13,764
Havenscourt
Pop 13,205
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DOWNTOWN VS
Westchester Square
Income$57,503same
Home value$711,362+42%
Population14,680+9%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Zaferia
Income$59,984+4%
Home value$543,431+9%
Population13,180−2%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Sunnyside
Income$53,659−7%
Home value$192,638−61%
Population13,764+2%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Havenscourt
Income$63,870+11%
Home value$669,075+34%
Population13,205−2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Portland, Oregon?

Downtown, Portland, Oregon has about 13,471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Portland, Oregon earns about $57,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Downtown, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $500,345, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Portland, Oregon?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.9% of people in Downtown, 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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