NEIGHBORHOOD
Humboldt
Oregon · Portland · 5,989 residents · 0.696 sq mi
The short version
Humboldt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $675,374. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Humboldt; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,989
Population density
8,605 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,273
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,943
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
Other services7.1%
Retail trade6.8%
Public administration5.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$675,374
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,570
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(4,101)
Black13%(779)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(448)
Asian3%(178)
Other8.1%(483)
Diversity Score62.7%(3,752)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(4,101)
Black13%(779)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(448)
Asian3%(178)
Other8.1%(483)
Diversity Score62.7%(3,752)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
10.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon?
Humboldt, Portland, Oregon has about 5,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon?
The typical household in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon earns about $100,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Humboldt, Portland, Oregon expensive?
In Humboldt, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $675,374, and the typical rent is about $1,570 a month.
How educated are people in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon?
About 65.6% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon?
About 13.4% of people in Humboldt, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.
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PortlandDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024