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

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2023 Population

116,402

0.733% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

0.526% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.9%

0.104% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$93,885

6.49% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$532,300

8.08% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,313

1.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR had a population of 116k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $93,885. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR declined from 117,261 to 116,402, a −0.733% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,162 to $93,885, a 6.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.36%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%).

15.8% of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) 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.

96% of the residents in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are Reed College (302 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was $532,300, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR borders Clackamas County (Northwest)--Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (Central East) PUMA, OR, Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, and Multnomah County (East)--Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 116k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.2% of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (13.1k people).

In 2023, there were 7.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.5k people) in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.84k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are Spanish (5,323 households), Vietnamese (3,219 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,960 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,957

Women

50.1%

58,833

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 117,790 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

95.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, 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--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.5k ± 2.88k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 947
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.84k ± 797

9.63%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

9.63% of the people in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are hispanic (11.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
3,072 ± 1,343 people
China
2,562 ± 1,229 people
Mexico
1,820 ± 1,039 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was Vietnam, the natal country of 3,072 Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR residents, followed by China with 2,562 and Mexico with 1,820.

Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.1k people

11.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

As of 2023, 11.2% of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR residents (13.1k 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--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,323 households (4.77%)
Vietnamese
3,219 households (2.89%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,960 households (2.65%)

15.8% of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was Spanish. 4.77% of the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,218 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
1,016 ± 342
Gulf War (1990s)
671 ± 197

Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR employs 62.3k people. The largest industries in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (4,184 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,591 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,119 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($297,516), Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($203,572), and Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($176,496).

Males in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,724. The income inequality in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,567

Women

48.7%

33,311

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR in 2020 was 64,878 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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

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Occupations

62.3k

2022 Value

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± −1.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 63k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, are Other managers (1,956 people), Registered nurses (1,607 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,508 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) 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

62.3k

2022 Value

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± −1.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 63k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,184 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,591 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,141

Median earning men ± $1,727

$50,266

Median earning women ± $2,191

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,623), Public Administration ($78,836), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,939).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($87,375), Information ($70,833), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,199).

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.

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 (Southeast) 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 2022, universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR awarded 302 degrees. The student population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 646 male students and 888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are White (169 and 62.8%), followed by Asian (35 and 13%), Two or More Races (31 and 11.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 7.43%).

The largest universities in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Reed College (302 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR are General Political Science & Government (26 and 8.61%), Experimental Psychology (20 and 6.62%), and General English Language & Literature (18 and 5.96%).

The median tuition cost in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR for private four year colleges is $64,450.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 30.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,534 (42.1% men and 57.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,534 students enrolled in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 920 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General English Language & Literature
18 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
26 degrees awarded
Experimental Psychology
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was General English Language & Literature with 18 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Reed College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

302 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Reed College with 302 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, which is 0.841 times less than the 164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 169 degrees mean that there were 4.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 35 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 ($64,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) 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

In 2022, 1.41% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.58% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (27.1k), Some college (21.4k), and Graduate Degree (17.5k).

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--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was $532,300 in 2023, which is 1.75 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $492,500 to $532,300, a 8.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR is $93,885. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $126,884, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $115,462 and $104,708.

Housing

Property

$532,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,596

$28,350

Median Property Taxes

±$1,296

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--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2023

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.2% of the housing units in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $126,884, followed by Washington County (West)--Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $115,462 and $104,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, 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.

$93,885

Median Household Income

± $4,497

48.7k

Number of Households

± 1,768

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.7k households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR grew to $93,885 from the previous year's value of $88,162.

The following chart displays the households in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) 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

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR

In 2022, the income inequality in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.11% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.5%)
Worked At Home (24.3%)
Carpooled (8.44%)

In 2023, 51.5% of workers in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.44%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR (13.7k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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

93.8% of the population of Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 8.87% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.886% 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

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

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 18.8% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 44.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.19%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

8.87%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.886%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Multnomah County--Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR declined by 10.6% from 6.93% to 6.19%.

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