NEIGHBORHOOD
Lents
Oregon · Portland · 19,503 residents · 3.211 sq mi
The short version
Lents has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $461,864. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Lents; 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 37.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,503
Population density
6,074 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,506
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,152
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
Retail trade8.3%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$461,864
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,593
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic48%(9,362)
Black9.1%(1,779)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(2,992)
Asian16.8%(3,270)
Other10.8%(2,100)
Diversity Score87.3%(17,017)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48%(9,362)
Black9.1%(1,779)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(2,992)
Asian16.8%(3,270)
Other10.8%(2,100)
Diversity Score87.3%(17,017)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
20.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lents, Portland, Oregon?
Lents, Portland, Oregon has about 19,503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lents, Portland, Oregon?
The typical household in Lents, Portland, Oregon earns about $73,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lents, Portland, Oregon expensive?
In Lents, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $461,864, and the typical rent is about $1,593 a month.
How educated are people in Lents, Portland, Oregon?
About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lents, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lents, Portland, Oregon?
About 19.6% of people in Lents, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.
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PortlandDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024