CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21.01
Oregon · Multnomah County · 1,899 residents · 0.332 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 21.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,750. Population has grown 27% since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,899
+27%since 2020
from 1,491 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,720 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 4,491 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+2%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,755
+30%since 2020
from $38,220 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.386 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
Information12.8%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,635
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,710 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,215)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(39)
Asian5.4%(81)
Other8.9%(132)
Diversity Score40.5%(604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,239)
Black11.9%(226)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(259)
Asian4.8%(91)
Other4.4%(84)
Diversity Score67.2%(1,275)
Diversity Score
67
+66%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+15%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Female
36.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Foreign born
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,635 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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