CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 81
Oregon · Multnomah County · 7,210 residents · 1.084 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest rent burden in OR76.1%#47highest population in OR7,210#61highest high poverty in OR26.1%#62lowest low income in OR$47,854TRACT SHAPE · Multnomah County, OR
The short version
Census Tract 81 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,854. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 1,371 residents. Median home value is $412,600. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Multnomah County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
7,210
−16%since 2020
from 8,581 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,651 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 7,916 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,854
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,371 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,257
+83%since 2020
from $22,566 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
+36%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Information8.8%
Other services3%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Public administration1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$412,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $345,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,410
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,108 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
61.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
+6%since 2020
from 8.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(4,551)
Black14.4%(1,239)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(939)
Asian15%(1,284)
Other6.6%(568)
Diversity Score82.4%(7,070)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(3,370)
Black11.2%(804)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,259)
Asian9.5%(684)
Other15.2%(1,093)
Diversity Score88.3%(6,368)
Diversity Score
88
+7%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
−9%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
51.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
18.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 7,210 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 $47,854 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 $412,600, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% 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 26.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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