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Kerns

Oregon · Portland · 10,259 residents · 1.166 sq mi
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The short version

Kerns has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $718,165. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Kerns; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,259
Population density
8,798 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,653
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,134
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$718,165
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,555
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.5%
83.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(6,788)
Black3.1%(313)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,635)
Asian6.2%(635)
Other8.7%(888)
Diversity Score65.6%(6,727)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(6,788)
Black3.1%(313)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,635)
Asian6.2%(635)
Other8.7%(888)
Diversity Score65.6%(6,727)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Foreign born
8.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kerns, Portland, Oregon?

Kerns, Portland, Oregon has about 10,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kerns, Portland, Oregon earns about $69,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kerns, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Kerns, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $718,165, and the typical rent is about $1,555 a month.

How educated are people in Kerns, Portland, Oregon?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kerns, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.1% of people in Kerns, 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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