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Mount Scott

Oregon · Portland · 8,770 residents · 0.991 sq mi
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The short version

Mount Scott is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,657. 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 $485,883. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mount Scott; 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 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,770
Population density
8,850 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,657
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,061
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,883
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,655
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(6,300)
Black3%(264)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(919)
Asian8.7%(761)
Other6%(526)
Diversity Score57.6%(5,053)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(6,300)
Black3%(264)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(919)
Asian8.7%(761)
Other6%(526)
Diversity Score57.6%(5,053)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon?

Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon has about 8,770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon earns about $101,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $485,883, and the typical rent is about $1,655 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Scott, Portland, Oregon?

About 9.7% of people in Mount Scott, 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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