Portland, Oregon
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Portland, Oregon, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 641,165 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $90,919 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53.8% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $581,500 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,655 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 12.4% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.0% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 24.1 | 23.0 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 28.5% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 35.2% | 46.7% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 65.8% | 71.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.0% | 14.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 5.5% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 8.0% | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 7.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 53.8 | 46.3 | 61.4 |
Age in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 38.8 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 16.3% | 19.9% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.6% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 18.9% | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 18.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 14.5% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 289,705 | 1,718,422 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 47.4% | 61.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 22.0% | 27.2% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 12.2% | 15.0% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 37.3% | 28.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 43.2% | 32.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $57,029 | $45,612 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.5% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 17.5% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 25.9% | 27.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 15.8% | 16.0% | n/a |
Housing in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 307,719 | 1,857,992 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 52.3% | 62.7% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 33.3% | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,966.0 | 1,981.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.0% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 31.4% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $5,743 | $3,876 | n/a |
Education in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 6.6% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 14.6% | 22.4% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 25.0% | 32.6% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 21.8% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 70.6% | 62.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 49.5% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 21.8% | 32.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.6% | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 13.7% | 7.1% | n/a |
Origins and language in Portland, Oregon
| Statistic | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 37.7% | 45.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 7.3% | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 82.5% | 84.8% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.7% | 9.0% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.8% | 12.3% | 16.7% |