Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR

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2023 Population

123,357

0.0349% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

0.765% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.1%

12.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$65,560

4.31% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,560

1.78% 1-year decline

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.52%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.48%).

None of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, 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.

91% of the residents in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR borders Multnomah County--Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (Central East) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County (East)--Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR, and Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 123k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2023, 19.9% of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (24.6k people).

In 2023, there were 4.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.5k people) in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91%

2023 Citizenship

90.5%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.5k ± 2.41k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 1.42k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 1.36k

17.5%

Hispanic Population

21.5k people

17.5% of the people in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are hispanic (21.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
6,020 ± 1,858 people
Mexico
4,890 ± 1,682 people
Ukraine
1,393 ± 911 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was Vietnam, the natal country of 6,020 Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR residents, followed by Mexico with 4,890 and Ukraine with 1,393.

Foreign-Born Population

19.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

24.6k people

21.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26.1k people

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,586 ± 290
Gulf War (2001-)
1,019 ± 253
Gulf War (1990s)
822 ± 208

Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR employs 56.6k people. The largest industries in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (3,765 people), Construction (3,123 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,040 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($116,435), Wired telecommunications carriers ($114,731), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($105,354).

Males in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,467. The income inequality in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Women

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Men

N/A%

The workforce of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

56.6k

2022 Value

−1.78%

1 Year decline

± −1.78%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, are Personal care aides (1,706 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,626 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, 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

56.6k

2022 Value

−1.78%

1 Year decline

± −1.78%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,765 people), Construction (3,123 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,040 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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

Voting results are not available for Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR awarded 390 degrees. The student population of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,046 students enrolled in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR according to their major.

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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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

Measure

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

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in false were N/A.

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

People in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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$65,560

Median Household Income

± $3,464

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Number of Households

± 0

The following chart displays the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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This chart shows the number of workers in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.5%)
Worked At Home (14.3%)
Carpooled (11.1%)

In 2023, 61.5% of workers in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (11.1%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, 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--Portland City (East) PUMA, 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--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR (21.8k out of 121k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, 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.

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

92.2% of the population of Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 28.1% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1194 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 158 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.83%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

28.1%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.