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Portsmouth

Oregon · Portland · 11,084 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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The short version

Portsmouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $502,581. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Portsmouth; 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
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,084
Population density
9,108 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,813
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,175
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$502,581
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,509
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(5,630)
Black18.7%(2,068)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(1,723)
Asian6%(665)
Other9%(998)
Diversity Score83.9%(9,301)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(5,630)
Black18.7%(2,068)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(1,723)
Asian6%(665)
Other9%(998)
Diversity Score83.9%(9,301)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
12.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon?

Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon has about 11,084 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon earns about $82,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $502,581, and the typical rent is about $1,509 a month.

How educated are people in Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.6% of people in Portsmouth, 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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