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Overlook

Oregon · Portland · 11,325 residents · 3.01 sq mi
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With 11,325 people, Overlook is a neighborhood in Portland. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $632,833. Density works out to 3,757 people per square mile. Owners hold 54% of the housing stock. 7% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Overlook; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,325
Population density
3,757 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.01 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,053
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$63,608
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$632,833
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,832
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.8%
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.09 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(8,541)
Black6.8%(773)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(635)
Asian3.9%(445)
Other8.2%(931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(8,541)
Black6.8%(773)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(635)
Asian3.9%(445)
Other8.2%(931)
Diversity Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
6.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overlook, Portland, Oregon?

Overlook, Portland, Oregon has about 11,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Overlook, Portland, Oregon earns about $104,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overlook, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Overlook, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $632,833, and the typical rent is about $1,832 a month.

How educated are people in Overlook, Portland, Oregon?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in Overlook, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.8% of people in Overlook, 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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