Portland, OR

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2019 Population

653,467

0.137% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

37.5

0.266% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

13.7%

7.88% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$76,231

4.29% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$445,200

1.29% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

372,977

0.262% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Portland, OR had a population of 653k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $76,231. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Portland, OR grew from 652,573 to 653,467, a 0.137% increase and its median household income grew from $73,097 to $76,231, a 4.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portland, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.11%), White (Hispanic) (6.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.21%). 0% of the households in Portland, OR speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.8% of the residents in Portland, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland, OR are Portland State University (7,277 degrees awarded in 2020), Portland Community College (4,984 degrees), and University of Portland (1,190 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Portland, OR was $445,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%. Most people in Portland, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 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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United States Oregon Clackamas County, OR Multnomah County, OR Washington County, OR Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Diversity

Portland, OR is home to a population of 653k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 13.3% of Portland, OR residents were born outside of the country (87.1k people).

In 2019, there were 8.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (461k people) in Portland, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 44.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portland, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
461k ± 6.11k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
53k ± 4.09k
White (Hispanic)
44.2k ± 5.61k

9.66%

Hispanic Population

63.1k people

9.66% of the people in Portland, OR are hispanic (63.1k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

87.1k people

13.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

88.7k people

As of 2019, 13.3% of Portland, OR residents (87.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portland, OR was 13.6%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Portland, OR was 37.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Portland, OR are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Portland, OR residents was 38.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
134,188 ± 8,849 people
China
24,596 ± 3,839 people
Vietnam
23,700 ± 3,769 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 134,188 Oregon residents, followed by China with 24,596 and Vietnam with 23,700.

Citizenship

93.8%

2019 Citizenship

93.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.8% of Portland, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Portland, OR was 93.5%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,852 ± 1,219
Gulf War (1990s)
4,123 ± 1,143
Gulf War (2001-)
3,947 ± 1,208

Portland, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Portland, OR is $76,231. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Portland, OR was Census Tract 46.02 with a value of $180,083, followed by Census Tract 70 and Census Tract 69, with respective values of $165,976 and $162,448.

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,962. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Portland, OR employs 373k people. The largest industries in Portland, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (59,396 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,672 people), and Educational Services (35,041 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($110,797), Utilities ($100,926), and Finance & Insurance ($81,028).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,231

2019 value

± $2,272

4.29%

1 Year Growth

± 4.53%

Households in Portland, OR have a median annual income of $76,231, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $73,097 in 2018, which represents a 4.29% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Portland, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$69,542

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,718

$53,962

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $1,431

In 2019, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$62,122 ± $5,247
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$54,323 ± $25,546
White
$53,878 ± $1,079

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Oregon.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.457

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2019, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.88% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 46.02
Census Tract 70
Census Tract 69

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portland, OR was Census Tract 46.02 with a value of $180,083, followed by Census Tract 70 and Census Tract 69, with respective values of $165,976 and $162,448.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland, OR (86.8k out of 632k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
57,279 ± 1,769
Hispanic
12,724 ± 911
Black
10,676 ± 853

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portland, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

373k

2019 Value

± 10,556

0.262%

1 Year growth

± 3.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Portland, OR grew at a rate of 0.262%, from 372k employees to 373k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland, OR, are Management Occupations (43,337 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35,670 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (31,779 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Portland, OR, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (43,337 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35,670 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (31,779 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Portland, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (2.09 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.88 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.57 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Portland, OR, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($101,551), Management Occupations ($85,241), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($85,054).

Industries

Employment by Industries

373k

2019 Value

± 10,556

0.262%

1 Year growth

± 3.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Portland, OR grew at a rate of 0.262%, from 372k employees to 373k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (59,396 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,672 people), and Educational Services (35,041 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Portland, OR, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (59,396 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (49,672 people), and Educational Services (35,041 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Portland, OR has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.74 times higher than expected), Information (1.42 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.32 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Portland, OR, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($110,797), Utilities ($100,926), and Finance & Insurance ($81,028).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Portland, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oregon.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Oregon

56.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
79.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Harney County, OR
77.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

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.

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 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 2020, universities in Portland, OR awarded 18,743 degrees. The student population of Portland, OR is skewed towards women, with 26,354 male students and 39,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland, OR are White (11,310 and 63.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,130 and 12%), Asian (1,403 and 7.9%), and Two or More Races (1,126 and 6.34%).

The largest universities in Portland, OR by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (7,277 and 38.8%), Portland Community College (4,984 and 26.6%), and University of Portland (1,190 and 6.35%).

The most popular majors in Portland, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,663 and 8.87%), General Studies (984 and 5.25%), and Registered Nursing (892 and 4.76%).

The median tuition costs in Portland, OR are $34,060 for private four year colleges, and $11,190 and $26,034 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
517 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
389 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
781 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portland, OR was General Psychology with 517 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Portland State University
7,277 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
4,984 degrees awarded
University of Portland
1,190 degrees awarded

$11,190

Median In-State Public

$34,060

Median Private

In 2020, the Portland, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 7,277 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

7,427

Degrees Awarded to Men

11,316

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 7,427 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland, OR, which is 0.656 times less than the 11,316 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Portland, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
11,310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,130 degrees awarded
Asian
1,403 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Portland, OR was White students. These 11,310 degrees mean that there were 5.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,130 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portland, OR was $445,200 in 2019, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $451,000 to $445,200, a 1.29% decrease. The homeownership rate in Portland, OR is 53.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Portland, OR have an average commute time of 23.9 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 Value

$445,200

2019 Median

± $7,068

$451,000

2018 Median

± $7,995

In 2019, the median property value in Portland, OR declined from to $445,200 from the previous year's value of $451,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Portland, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portland, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

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

$76,231

Median Household Income

± $2,272

280k

Number of Households

± 8,948

In 2019, the median household income of the 280k households in Portland, OR grew to $76,231 from the previous year's value of $73,097.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Portland, OR 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.

Rent vs Own

53.8%

2019 Homeownership

52.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 53.8% of the housing units in Portland, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Portland, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland, OR have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (56.4%)
Public Transit (13.4%)
Worked At Home (9.15%)

In 2019, 56.4% of workers in Portland, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (9.15%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.4% of the population of Portland, OR has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 9.72% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.919% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Multnomah County, OR see 682 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (686 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1002 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 114 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.3%). Additionally, Malheur County and Union County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

682 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Multnomah County, OR

Primary care physicians in Multnomah County, OR see an average of 682 patients per year. This represents a 0.583% decrease from the previous year (686 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$4,232

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,185

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,942

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.65%

Uninsured

56.3%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

9.72%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.919%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland, OR grew by 11.5% from 5.96% to 6.65%.

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.