Portland, OR

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2023 Population

642,715

0.524% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.6

0.783% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.8%

4.85% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$88,792

3.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$557,600

6.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

365,377

0.641% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Portland, OR had a population of 643k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $88,792. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Portland, OR declined from 646,101 to 642,715, a −0.524% decrease and its median household income grew from $85,876 to $88,792, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portland, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.67%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.72%).

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.

94.8% of the residents in Portland, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland, OR are Portland State University (6,783 degrees awarded in 2023), Portland Community College (4,505 degrees), and University of Portland (1,121 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Portland, OR was $557,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.8%.

Most people in Portland, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 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 643k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.4% of Portland, OR residents were born outside of the country (79.5k people).

In 2023, there were 8.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (431k people) in Portland, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

94.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Portland, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Portland, OR was 94.7%, 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)
431k ± 2.64k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
51.5k ± 1.38k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
42k ± 1.87k

11.3%

Hispanic Population

72.8k people

11.3% of the people in Portland, OR are hispanic (72.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
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

12.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

79.5k people

12.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

81.3k people

As of 2023, 12.4% of Portland, OR residents (79.5k 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 Portland, OR was 12.6%, 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
8,157 ± 710
Gulf War (2001-)
5,234 ± 598
Gulf War (1990s)
3,602 ± 444

Portland, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portland, OR employs 365k people. The largest industries in Portland, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (57,188 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,219 people), and Retail Trade (39,019 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($132,107), Utilities ($107,831), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($88,239).

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

365k

2023 Value

± 4,973

−0.641%

1 Year decline

± 1.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Portland, OR declined at a rate of −0.641%, from 368k employees to 365k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland, OR, are Management Occupations (49,325 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,346 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (29,220 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland, 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

365k

2023 Value

± 4,973

−0.641%

1 Year decline

± 1.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Portland, OR declined at a rate of −0.641%, from 368k employees to 365k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (57,188 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,219 people), and Retail Trade (39,019 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

$60,953

Median earning men ± $1,186

$51,338

Median earning women ± $1,299

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,568), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,027), and Public Administration ($77,856).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,740), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,263), and Construction ($65,926).

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

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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 Portland, OR awarded 17,644 degrees. The student population of Portland, OR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 23,289 male students and 35,094 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland, OR are White (9,846 and 58.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,748 and 16.4%), Asian (1,462 and 8.71%), and Two or More Races (1,106 and 6.59%).

The largest universities in Portland, OR by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (6,783 and 38.4%), Portland Community College (4,505 and 25.5%), and University of Portland (1,121 and 6.35%).

The most popular majors in Portland, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,410 and 7.99%), General Studies (881 and 4.99%), and Registered Nursing (782 and 4.43%).

The median tuition costs in Portland, OR are $38,293 for private four year colleges, and $12,015 and $27,225 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 Portland, 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 58,383 (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 2023 there were 58,383 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 29,748 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% 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 Portland, OR was General Psychology with 510 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
6,783 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
4,505 degrees awarded
University of Portland
1,121 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, 6,774 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland, OR, which is 0.623 times less than the 10,870 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 9,846 degrees mean that there were 3.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,748 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.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,178) 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 Portland, OR was $557,600 in 2023, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $523,100 to $557,600, a 6.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Portland, OR is 52.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Portland, OR have an average commute time of 24.6 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.

Median household income in Portland, OR is $88,792. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Portland, 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.

Housing

Property

$557,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,712

$151,684

Median Property Taxes

±$2,594

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

52.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52.8% of the housing units in Portland, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portland, 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 place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portland, 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 places in Portland, 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.

$88,792

Median Household Income

± $2,053

287k

Number of Households

± 4,332

In 2023, the median household income of the 287k households in Portland, OR grew to $88,792 from the previous year's value of $85,876.

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.

0.463

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 (50.5%)
Worked At Home (25.3%)
Public Transit (7.28%)

In 2023, 50.5% of workers in Portland, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.28%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland, OR have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% 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

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland, OR (80.4k out of 630k 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 Portland, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

94.5% of the population of Portland, OR has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 9.86% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.945% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Multnomah County, OR.

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 17.9% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.5%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

9.86%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.945%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland, OR declined by 3.01% from 5.67% to 5.5%.

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.

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