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Pearl District

Oregon · Portland · 10,885 residents · 0.391 sq mi
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The short version

Pearl District is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,502. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $610,410. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Pearl District; 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 38.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,885
Population density
27,839 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,502
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,179
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$610,410
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,876
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.2%
72.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(8,130)
Black2.6%(283)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(747)
Asian9.8%(1,067)
Other6%(658)
Diversity Score52.9%(5,762)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(8,130)
Black2.6%(283)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(747)
Asian9.8%(1,067)
Other6%(658)
Diversity Score52.9%(5,762)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Foreign born
14.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 11,437
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Pop 10,851
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Pop 11,310
Midway District
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Income$106,228same
Home value$900,117+47%
Population11,437+5%
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PEARL DISTRICT VS
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Income$109,470+3%
Home value$329,210−46%
Population10,851same
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PEARL DISTRICT VS
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Income$103,851−2%
Home value$1,147,868+88%
Population11,310+4%
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Income$105,101−1%
Home value$1,193,694+96%
Population11,919+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl District, Portland, Oregon?

Pearl District, Portland, Oregon has about 10,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearl District, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Pearl District, Portland, Oregon earns about $106,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl District, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Pearl District, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $610,410, and the typical rent is about $1,876 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl District, Portland, Oregon?

About 76.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl District, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl District, Portland, Oregon?

About 9.4% of people in Pearl District, 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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