Multnomah County, OR

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2023 Population

803,863

0.524% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.5

0.785% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.5%

2.66% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$86,247

3.08% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$528,000

7.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

445,309

0.657% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Multnomah County, OR had a population of 804k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $86,247. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Multnomah County, OR declined from 808,098 to 803,863, a −0.524% decrease and its median household income grew from $83,668 to $86,247, a 3.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.35%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.33%).

None of the households in Multnomah County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Multnomah County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Multnomah County, OR are Portland State University (6,783 degrees awarded in 2023), Portland Community College (4,505 degrees), and Mt Hood Community College (1,512 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Multnomah County, OR was $528,000, and the homeownership rate was 54.1%.

Most people in Multnomah County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Multnomah County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Multnomah County, OR borders Clackamas County, OR, Columbia County, OR, Hood River County, OR, Washington County, OR, Clark County, WA, and Skamania County, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Multnomah County, OR is home to a population of 804k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 13% of Multnomah County, OR residents were born outside of the country (104k people).

In 2023, there were 8.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (532k people) in Multnomah County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 51.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2023 Citizenship

94.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.2% of Multnomah County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Multnomah County, OR was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Multnomah County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
532k ± 1.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
59.2k ± 1.29k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
51.7k ± 2.19k

13.1%

Hispanic Population

105k people

13.1% of the people in Multnomah County, OR are hispanic (105k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Multnomah County, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

104k people

13.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

106k people

As of 2023, 13% of Multnomah County, OR residents (104k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Multnomah County, OR was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Multnomah County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11,092 ± 811
Gulf War (2001-)
6,881 ± 688
Gulf War (1990s)
4,955 ± 548

Multnomah County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Multnomah County, OR employs 445k people. The largest industries in Multnomah County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,587 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (54,163 people), and Retail Trade (48,704 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($132,429), Utilities ($104,919), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,926).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

445k

2023 Value

± 5,529

−0.657%

1 Year decline

± 1.79%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Multnomah County, OR declined at a rate of −0.657%, from 448k employees to 445k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Multnomah County, OR, are Management Occupations (57,630 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (42,358 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (36,515 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Multnomah County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

445k

2023 Value

± 5,529

−0.657%

1 Year decline

± 1.79%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Multnomah County, OR declined at a rate of −0.657%, from 448k employees to 445k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Multnomah County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,587 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (54,163 people), and Retail Trade (48,704 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Multnomah County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Multnomah County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,747

Median earning men ± $933

$48,483

Median earning women ± $963

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,430), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,978), and Public Administration ($76,985).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,279), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,243), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,532).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,714
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,945
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,604
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.09M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$3.67M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$2.49M
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Multnomah County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 79.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (17.9%), followed by Other (1.66%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (79.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (17.9%)
Republican Party
Other (1.66%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Multnomah County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 79.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (17.9%), followed by Other (1.66%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Multnomah County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Multnomah County, OR awarded 19,156 degrees. The student population of Multnomah County, OR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 26,775 male students and 37,879 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Multnomah County, OR are White (10,756 and 58.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,991 and 16.4%), Asian (1,570 and 8.59%), and Two or More Races (1,199 and 6.56%).

The largest universities in Multnomah County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (6,783 and 35.4%), Portland Community College (4,505 and 23.5%), and Mt Hood Community College (1,512 and 7.89%).

The most popular majors in Multnomah County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,786 and 9.32%), General Studies (1,263 and 6.59%), and Registered Nursing (838 and 4.37%).

The median tuition costs in Multnomah County, OR are $38,293 for private four year colleges, and $8,694 and $26,334 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Multnomah County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 64,654 (41.4% men and 58.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 64,654 students enrolled in Multnomah County, OR, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32,843 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
510 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
339 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
683 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Multnomah County, OR was General Psychology with 510 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Multnomah County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Portland State University
6,783 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
4,505 degrees awarded
Mt Hood Community College
1,512 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 6,783 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 7,374 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Multnomah County, OR, which is 0.626 times less than the 11,782 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,756 degrees mean that there were 3.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,991 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,293) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,605) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Multnomah County, OR was $528,000 in 2023, which is 1.74 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $492,100 to $528,000, a 7.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Multnomah County, OR is 54.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Multnomah County, OR have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Multnomah County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Multnomah County, OR is $86,247. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Multnomah County, OR was Census Tract 25.01 with a value of $212,875, followed by Census Tract 69 and Census Tract 3.02, with respective values of $212,768 and $211,213.

In 2023, 20.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.64%.

Housing

Property

$528,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,801

$187,953

Median Property Taxes

±$2,989

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Multnomah County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Multnomah County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.1%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.1% of the housing units in Multnomah County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Multnomah County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 25.01
Census Tract 69
Census Tract 3.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Multnomah County, OR was Census Tract 25.01 with a value of $212,875, followed by Census Tract 69 and Census Tract 3.02, with respective values of $212,768 and $211,213.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Multnomah County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,247

Median Household Income

± $1,727

347k

Number of Households

± 4,766

In 2023, the median household income of the 347k households in Multnomah County, OR grew to $86,247 from the previous year's value of $83,668.

The following chart displays the households in Multnomah County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Multnomah County, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (53.6%)
Worked At Home (23.1%)
Carpooled (7.75%)

In 2023, 53.6% of workers in Multnomah County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Multnomah County, OR have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Multnomah County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Multnomah County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Multnomah County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Multnomah County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.64%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Multnomah County, OR (98.9k out of 790k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Multnomah County, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.7% of the children was living in poverty in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 11.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Multnomah County, OR has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.976% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Multnomah County, OR see 674 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (682 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 985 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 100 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

674 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Multnomah County, OR

Primary care physicians in Multnomah County, OR see an average of 674 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (682 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Multnomah County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.95%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.976%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Multnomah County, OR declined by 5.61% from 6.3% to 5.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Multnomah County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 35.6 in Multnomah County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Multnomah County, OR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.7% in Multnomah County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Multnomah County, OR.