CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79
Oregon · Multnomah County · 4,375 residents · 0.783 sq mi
Notable rankings
#104lowest low broadband in OR85.1%#146highest foreign-born in OR16.9%#245highest density in OR5,587/sq mi#271lowest low rent in OR$1,225TRACT SHAPE · Multnomah County, OR
The short version
Census Tract 79 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $476,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,375
+2%since 2020
from 4,298 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,587 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 5,489 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2020
from 39.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,125
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,552 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,946
+32%since 2020
from $29,469 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−4%since 2020
from 0.443 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Other services7.8%
Retail trade6.9%
Public administration3%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$476,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $350,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,059 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
−1%since 2020
from 7.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(2,569)
Black7.1%(304)
Hispanic / Latino11%(474)
Asian14.1%(605)
Other8.1%(346)
Diversity Score74.9%(3,220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,043)
Black12.3%(536)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(661)
Asian8.4%(366)
Other17.6%(769)
Diversity Score88.3%(3,862)
Diversity Score
88
+18%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 4,375 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 $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $476,400, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.7% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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