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Northwest

Oregon · Portland · 16,685 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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The short version

Northwest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $806,535. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Northwest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,685
Population density
12,286 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,645
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,254
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$806,535
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,635
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.9%
81.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(12,134)
Black2.9%(491)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,709)
Asian5.3%(891)
Other8.8%(1,460)
Diversity Score56.2%(9,370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(12,134)
Black2.9%(491)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,709)
Asian5.3%(891)
Other8.8%(1,460)
Diversity Score56.2%(9,370)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
12.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest, Portland, Oregon?

Northwest, Portland, Oregon has about 16,685 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest, Portland, Oregon earns about $79,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Northwest, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $806,535, and the typical rent is about $1,635 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest, Portland, Oregon?

About 69.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.0% of people in Northwest, 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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