Portland, OR

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2024 Population

641,165

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.8

0.518% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.7%

0.143% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$90,919

2.4% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$581,500

4.29% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

365,152

0.0616% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Portland, 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.

94.9% of the residents in Portland, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland, OR are Portland State University (6,130 degrees awarded in 2024), Portland Community College (4,538 degrees), and University of Portland (986 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Portland, OR was $581,500, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Portland, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Portland, OR was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: The White Stag sign, also known as the “Portland Oregon” sign, is a lighted neon-and-incandescent-bulb sign located atop the White Stag Building, at 70 NW Couch Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States, facing the Burnside Bridge.

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Population & Diversity

Portland, OR is home to a population of 641k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.3% of Portland, OR residents were born outside of the country (79k people).

In 2024, there were 8.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (422k people) in Portland, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 36.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.9% of Portland, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Portland, OR was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portland, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
422k ± 2.92k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
51.1k ± 1.4k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
36.7k ± 1.67k

12%

Hispanic Population

76.8k people

12% of the people in Portland, OR are hispanic (76.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Portland, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
144,017 ± 9,158 people
Vietnam
20,980 ± 3,547 people
India
20,652 ± 3,520 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

79k people

12.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

79.5k people

As of 2024, 12.3% of Portland, OR residents (79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portland, OR was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,957 ± 778
Gulf War (2001-)
5,510 ± 675
Gulf War (1990s)
3,392 ± 449

Portland, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Portland, OR.

Health

94.8% of the population of Portland, OR has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.878% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.2%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.878%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland, OR declined by 5.36% from 5.5% to 5.2%.

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

Economy

The economy of Portland, OR employs 365k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Portland, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (57,543 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,195 people), and Retail Trade (39,366 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($158,315), Utilities ($108,181), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($91,974).

Employment

Occupations

365k

2024 Value

± 4,985

−0.0616%

1 Year decline

± 1.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Portland, OR declined at a rate of −0.0616%, from 365k employees to 365k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland, OR, are Management Occupations (50,493 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,043 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (28,284 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

365k

2024 Value

± 4,985

−0.0616%

1 Year decline

± 1.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Portland, OR declined at a rate of −0.0616%, from 365k employees to 365k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (57,543 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,195 people), and Retail Trade (39,366 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portland, OR, though some of these residents may live in Portland, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,238

Median earning men ± $1,449

$53,052

Median earning women ± $1,494

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,841), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,909), and Public Administration ($81,918).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,430), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,944), and Information ($69,185).

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 Portland, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Portland, OR awarded 16,680 degrees. The student population of Portland, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 23,032 male students and 34,724 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland, OR are White (9,171 and 57.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,772 and 17.4%), Asian (1,391 and 8.73%), and Two or More Races (1,058 and 6.64%).

The largest universities in Portland, OR by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (6,130 and 36.8%), Portland Community College (4,538 and 27.2%), and University of Portland (986 and 5.91%).

The most popular majors in Portland, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,222 and 7.33%), General Studies (916 and 5.49%), and Registered Nursing (773 and 4.63%).

The median tuition costs are $48,906 for private four year colleges, and $12,369 and $27,894 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Portland, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 57,756 (39.9% men and 60.1% 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 2024 there were 57,756 students enrolled in Portland, OR, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,817 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
648 degrees awarded
General Psychology
541 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
280 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portland, OR was Registered Nursing with 648 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Portland State University
6,130 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
4,538 degrees awarded
University of Portland
986 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 6,130 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 6,492 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland, OR, which is 0.637 times less than the 10,188 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,171 degrees mean that there were 3.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,772 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 ($48,906) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,343) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,710) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portland, OR was $581,500 in 2024, which is 1.75 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $557,600 to $581,500, a 4.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Portland, OR is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Portland, OR have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portland, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$581,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,945

$150,646

Median Property Taxes

±$2,597

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 Portland, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 52% of the housing units in Portland, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.8%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$90,919

Median Household Income

± $1,681

290k

Number of Households

± 4,421

In 2024, the median household income of the 290k households in Portland, OR grew to $90,919 from the previous year's value of $88,792.

The following chart displays the households in Portland, 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 Portland, OR is from Oregon.

0.459

2024 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.461

2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (49.5%)
Worked At Home (28.5%)
Carpooled (6.73%)

In 2024, 49.5% of workers in Portland, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.73%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland, OR have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Portland, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland, OR (80k out of 628k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Portland, 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.