Portland, OR

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Portland Overview

646,101
TOTAL POPULATION
321,981
MALE POPULATION
324,120
FEMALE POPULATION
99.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$52,577
PER CAPITA INCOME
$116,103
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,876
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,440
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
389,749
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Portland Area Codes

Race in Portland

The most populous races in Portland are White / Caucasian (465,878 | 72.1%), Hispanic or Latino (66,368 | 10.3%), and Two or more Races (59,598 | 9.2%).
Race in Portland
Race# Population% Population
Asian54,5168.4%
Black / African American37,9865.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3,5880.6%
Hispanic or Latino66,36810.3%
Native / Alaskan6,2921.0%
White / Caucasian465,87872.1%
Two or more Races59,5989.2%
Some other Race18,2432.8%
Total646,101100.0%

Ancestry in Portland

The most populous ancestries reported in Portland are German (98,100 | 15.2%), English (79,916 | 12.4%), Irish (73,993 | 11.5%), Mexican (44,573 | 6.9%), and Italian (29,237 | 4.5%), together accounting for 50.4% of all Portland residents.
Ancestry in Portland
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3150.1%
African2,3250.4%
Alaska Native460.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1030.0%
Albanian210.0%
Aleut760.0%
Alsatian340.0%
American28,8844.5%
Apache6480.1%
Arab4,6080.7%
Argentinean5150.1%
Armenian6190.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac620.0%
Australian3970.1%
Austrian2,3780.4%
Bahamian250.0%
Bangladeshi1,0890.2%
Basque3320.1%
Belgian1,0110.2%
Belizean2280.0%
Bermudan90.0%
Bhutanese7,8551.2%
Blackfeet7790.1%
Bolivian1150.0%
Brazilian6670.1%
British8,0271.2%
British West Indian220.0%
Bulgarian3220.1%
Burmese4,0570.6%
Cajun1200.0%
Cambodian50.0%
Canadian2,5090.4%
Carpatho Rusyn60.0%
Celtic2610.0%
Central American5,4550.8%
Central American Indian7220.1%
Cherokee2,2220.3%
Cheyenne1130.0%
Chickasaw600.0%
Chilean2810.0%
Chinese2580.0%
Chippewa9570.2%
Choctaw5520.1%
Colombian1,1990.2%
Colville910.0%
Comanche410.0%
Costa Rican1280.0%
Cree800.0%
Creek1720.0%
Croatian1,9480.3%
Cuban2,5210.4%
Cypriot100.0%
Czech3,9210.6%
Czechoslovakian5970.1%
Danish6,2731.0%
Delaware230.0%
Dominican4020.1%
Dutch10,6691.7%
Eastern European3,5720.5%
Ecuadorian6020.1%
Egyptian2410.0%
English79,91612.4%
Estonian4850.1%
Ethiopian2,2690.4%
European26,6524.1%
Filipino9470.2%
Finnish3,5760.5%
French17,4612.7%
French American Indian440.0%
French Canadian3,3440.5%
German98,10015.2%
German Russian1220.0%
Ghanaian4700.1%
Greek2,7120.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro7540.1%
Guatemalan2,0140.3%
Guyanese2650.0%
Haitian3890.1%
Honduran6380.1%
Hopi1780.0%
Hungarian3,0520.5%
Icelander4550.1%
Indian (Asian)19,7523.1%
Indonesian9600.2%
Inupiat1580.0%
Iranian1,2410.2%
Iraqi2590.0%
Irish73,99311.5%
Iroquois870.0%
Israeli3470.1%
Italian29,2374.5%
Jamaican7220.1%
Japanese1,3340.2%
Jordanian890.0%
Kenyan3470.1%
Korean9,0081.4%
Laotian4400.1%
Latvian7010.1%
Lebanese1,2140.2%
Liberian1620.0%
Lithuanian1,7270.3%
Lumbee240.0%
Luxembourger1650.0%
Macedonian1410.0%
Malaysian2,5640.4%
Maltese360.0%
Marshallese4170.1%
Mexican44,5736.9%
Mexican American Indian1,2940.2%
Mongolian660.0%
Moroccan750.0%
Native Hawaiian1,8390.3%
Navajo3580.1%
Nepalese4150.1%
New Zealander710.0%
Nicaraguan4820.1%
Nigerian6960.1%
Northern European3,9010.6%
Norwegian20,3583.2%
Okinawan270.0%
Osage530.0%
Paiute1970.0%
Pakistani1,2550.2%
Palestinian2400.0%
Panamanian3800.1%
Paraguayan340.0%
Pennsylvania German1180.0%
Peruvian1,0090.2%
Pima1310.0%
Polish15,1342.3%
Portuguese2,4200.4%
Potawatomi850.0%
Pueblo1010.0%
Puerto Rican3,1970.5%
Puget Sound Salish630.0%
Romanian2,1780.3%
Russian10,4431.6%
Salvadoran1,5850.3%
Samoan3660.1%
Scandinavian5,4180.8%
Scotch-Irish6,9631.1%
Scottish19,3603.0%
Seminole80.0%
Senegalese2940.1%
Serbian3070.1%
Shoshone3180.1%
Sierra Leonean200.0%
Sioux1,1740.2%
Slavic4500.1%
Slovak7190.1%
Slovene3140.1%
Somali1,0800.2%
South African1870.0%
South American4,2380.7%
South American Indian400.0%
Soviet Union180.0%
Spaniard2,0260.3%
Spanish1,6140.3%
Spanish American1620.0%
Spanish American Indian110.0%
Sri Lankan17,5822.7%
Subsaharan African8,4811.3%
Swedish16,3842.5%
Swiss4,3190.7%
Syrian7900.1%
Thai5,6930.9%
Tlingit-Haida5090.1%
Tongan4300.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4320.1%
Tsimshian370.0%
Turkish8680.1%
Ugandan890.0%
Ukrainian6,8541.1%
Uruguayan450.0%
Ute350.0%
Venezuelan4090.1%
Vietnamese140.0%
Welsh6,2441.0%
West Indian1350.0%
Yakama830.0%
Yaqui940.0%
Yugoslavian1,2580.2%
Yup'ik3040.1%
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Immigrants in Portland

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Portland came from Asia (37,267 | 5.8%), South Eastern Asia (18,007 | 2.8%), Latin America (16,925 | 2.6%), Europe (16,021 | 2.5%), and Central America (13,615 | 2.1%), together accounting for 15.8% of all Portland residents.
Immigrants in Portland
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3370.1%
Africa5,6940.9%
Argentina1950.0%
Armenia80.0%
Asia37,2675.8%
Australia5530.1%
Austria1370.0%
Azores90.0%
Bahamas110.0%
Bangladesh140.0%
Barbados280.0%
Belarus3500.1%
Belgium1840.0%
Belize670.0%
Bolivia30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3910.1%
Brazil5400.1%
Bulgaria1220.0%
Cambodia4900.1%
Cameroon1100.0%
Canada3,0650.5%
Caribbean1,3020.2%
Central America13,6152.1%
Chile1160.0%
China9,0061.4%
Colombia4430.1%
Congo1400.0%
Costa Rica460.0%
Croatia350.0%
Cuba8530.1%
Czechoslovakia1140.0%
Denmark1650.0%
Dominica150.0%
Dominican Republic480.0%
Eastern Africa3,5420.5%
Eastern Asia11,9521.8%
Eastern Europe8,0901.3%
Egypt1060.0%
El Salvador6280.1%
England1,1510.2%
Eritrea3780.1%
Ethiopia1,8510.3%
Europe16,0212.5%
Fiji8380.1%
France8300.1%
Germany1,4720.2%
Ghana4780.1%
Greece3160.1%
Guatemala8770.1%
Guyana430.0%
Haiti1010.0%
Honduras4120.1%
Hong Kong9820.2%
Hungary1500.0%
India2,2350.4%
Indonesia1640.0%
Iran7220.1%
Iraq8860.1%
Ireland2970.1%
Israel2300.0%
Italy3950.1%
Jamaica1560.0%
Japan1,4060.2%
Jordan350.0%
Kazakhstan3290.1%
Kenya8060.1%
Korea1,5400.2%
Kuwait2450.0%
Laos1,3260.2%
Latin America16,9252.6%
Latvia340.0%
Lebanon930.0%
Liberia2160.0%
Lithuania930.0%
Malaysia3480.1%
Mexico11,4621.8%
Micronesia5810.1%
Middle Africa2670.0%
Moldova7070.1%
Morocco680.0%
Nepal1320.0%
Netherlands3300.1%
Nicaragua510.0%
Nigeria3040.1%
North Macedonia760.0%
Northern Africa2130.0%
Northern Europe3,6840.6%
Norway1160.0%
Oceania2,6800.4%
Pakistan2390.0%
Panama310.0%
Peru3430.1%
Philippines2,5070.4%
Poland3220.1%
Portugal990.0%
Romania9760.2%
Russia1,6420.3%
Saudi Arabia1380.0%
Scotland1490.0%
Senegal750.0%
Serbia1010.0%
Sierra Leone650.0%
Singapore2000.0%
Somalia3390.1%
South Africa3040.1%
South America2,0080.3%
South Central Asia4,5970.7%
South Eastern Asia18,0072.8%
Southern Europe1,0880.2%
Spain2780.0%
Sri Lanka110.0%
Sudan50.0%
Sweden2800.0%
Switzerland1560.0%
Syria2970.1%
Taiwan6300.1%
Thailand1,0620.2%
Trinidad and Tobago730.0%
Turkey5030.1%
Uganda400.0%
Ukraine2,6260.4%
Uruguay180.0%
Uzbekistan3130.1%
Venezuela3070.1%
Vietnam11,3961.8%
Western Africa1,2590.2%
Western Asia2,6020.4%
Western Europe3,1090.5%
Yemen50.0%
Zaire170.0%
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Sex and Age in Portland

Sex and Age in Portland

The most populous age groups in Portland are 30 to 34 Years (32,052 | 10.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (32,505 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Portland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,905 (4.6%)13,837 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years15,713 (4.9%)15,429 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years15,623 (4.9%)14,761 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Years16,259 (5.1%)15,462 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years17,741 (5.5%)19,181 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years28,553 (8.9%)30,339 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years32,052 (10.0%)32,505 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Years30,976 (9.6%)30,054 (9.3%)
40 to 44 Years27,895 (8.7%)25,736 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years24,956 (7.7%)22,730 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years21,725 (6.8%)19,581 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years18,296 (5.7%)16,882 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years16,977 (5.3%)17,617 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years15,430 (4.8%)16,833 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years11,340 (3.5%)13,145 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years6,399 (2.0%)8,804 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years3,423 (1.1%)5,171 (1.6%)
85 Years and over3,718 (1.1%)6,053 (1.9%)
Total321,981 (100.0%)324,120 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Portland

Median Family Size in Portland

The median family size in Portland is 2.91 persons per family, with married-couple families (105,290 | 75.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,736 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Portland
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple105,290 (75.8%)2.96
Single Male/Father10,736 (7.7%)2.64
Single Female/Mother22,901 (16.5%)2.84
Total Families138,927 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Portland

The median household size in Portland is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (22,901 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (144,969 | 51.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.43 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Portland
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple105,290 (37.1%)3.00
Single Male/Father10,736 (3.8%)3.08
Single Female/Mother22,901 (8.1%)3.16
Non-family144,969 (51.1%)1.43
Total Households283,896 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Portland

Out of a total of 283,896 households in Portland, 138,927 (48.9%) are family households, while 144,969 (51.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 64,585, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 100,382.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Portland
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-100,382 (35.4%)
2-Person Households64,585 (22.8%)36,051 (12.7%)
3-Person Households33,454 (11.8%)5,879 (2.1%)
4-Person Households27,054 (9.5%)1,732 (0.6%)
5-Person Households8,484 (3.0%)633 (0.2%)
6-Person Households3,252 (1.1%)171 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households2,098 (0.7%)121 (0.0%)
Total138,927 (48.9%)144,969 (51.1%)

Female Fertility in Portland

Fertility by Age in Portland

Average fertility rate in Portland is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Portland
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years2 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3,214 (55.9%)39.0
35 to 50 years2,535 (44.1%)30.0
Total5,751 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portland

80.1% of women with births (5,751) in Portland are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 17.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Portland
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,668 (83.0%)546 (17.0%)
35 to 50 years1,937 (76.4%)598 (23.6%)
Total4,607 (80.1%)1,144 (19.9%)

Fertility by Education in Portland

Average fertility rate in Portland is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 42.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Portland
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School401 (7.0%)24.0
High School Diploma796 (13.8%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree1,154 (20.1%)25.0
Bachelor's Degree1,896 (33.0%)31.0
Graduate Degree1,504 (26.2%)42.0
Total5,751 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portland

19.9% of women with births in Portland are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 41.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Portland
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School268 (66.8%)133 (33.2%)
High School Diploma465 (58.4%)331 (41.6%)
College or Associate's Degree745 (64.6%)409 (35.4%)
Bachelor's Degree1,780 (93.9%)116 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree1,345 (89.4%)159 (10.6%)
Total4,607 (80.1%)1,144 (19.9%)

Income in Portland

Income Overview in Portland

Per Capita Income in Portland is $52,577, while median incomes of families and households are $116,103 and $85,876 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income646,101$52,577
Median Family Income138,927$116,103
Mean Family Income138,927$150,063
Median Household Income283,896$85,876
Mean Household Income283,896$117,687
Income Deficit138,927$10,440
Wage / Income Gap (%)646,10116.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)646,10183.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index646,1010.47

Earnings by Sex in Portland

Average Earnings in Portland are $48,062, $53,113 for men and $44,291 for women, a difference of 16.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Portland
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male207,195 (51.2%)$53,113
Female197,442 (48.8%)$44,291
Total404,637 (100.0%)$48,062

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portland

The most common earnings brackets in Portland are $100,000+ for men (49,275 | 23.8%) and $100,000+ for women (32,218 | 16.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Portland
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7,804 (3.8%)9,773 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,717 (2.3%)6,062 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,224 (2.0%)7,680 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,250 (2.1%)4,487 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,832 (2.3%)7,247 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,188 (2.0%)5,464 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,536 (2.2%)4,902 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,494 (1.7%)4,676 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,819 (1.8%)5,417 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,491 (2.2%)5,399 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,071 (5.3%)10,643 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99911,296 (5.4%)9,905 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99910,269 (5.0%)9,172 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99910,513 (5.1%)8,968 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9999,088 (4.4%)9,163 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,991 (3.9%)8,069 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99915,119 (7.3%)14,052 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99911,263 (5.4%)11,523 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,955 (12.0%)22,622 (11.5%)
$100,000+49,275 (23.8%)32,218 (16.3%)
Total207,195 (100.0%)197,442 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portland

Average earnings in Portland are $58,044 for men and $50,103 for women, a difference of 13.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,019, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,109. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,179, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,870.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Portland
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,109$23,870
High School Diploma$40,157$32,046
College or Associate's Degree$47,442$36,823
Bachelor's Degree$73,670$56,323
Graduate Degree$100,019$77,179
Total$58,044$50,103

Family Income in Portland

Family Income Brackets in Portland

According to the Portland family income data, there are 30,425 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,667 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Portland
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,3342.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6671.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,8623.5%
$25,000 to $34,9995,4183.9%
$35,000 to $49,99910,0037.2%
$50,000 to $74,99917,64412.7%
$75,000 to $99,99917,08812.3%
$100,000 to $149,99928,61920.6%
$150,000 to $199,99919,86714.3%
$200,000+30,42521.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portland

4-person families (24,473 | 17.6%) account for the highest median family income in Portland with $148,305 per family, while 2-person families (70,682 | 50.9%) have the highest median income of $51,888 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Portland
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families70,682 (50.9%)$103,775
3-Person Families31,954 (23.0%)$122,037
4-Person Families24,473 (17.6%)$148,305
5-Person Families7,576 (5.4%)$122,992
6-Person Families2,568 (1.8%)$95,096
7+ Person Families1,674 (1.2%)$97,277
Total138,927 (100.0%)$116,103

Family Income by Number of Earners in Portland

The median family income in Portland is $116,103, with families comprising 3+ earners (13,370) having the highest median family income of $154,327, while families with no earners (16,430) have the lowest median family income of $68,162, accounting for 9.6% and 11.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Portland
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16,430 (11.8%)$68,162
1 Earner39,923 (28.7%)$76,119
2 Earners69,204 (49.8%)$145,969
3+ Earners13,370 (9.6%)$154,327
Total138,927 (100.0%)$116,103

Household Income in Portland

Household Income Brackets in Portland

With 51,669 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Portland, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 11,356 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Portland
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00013,3434.7%
$10,000 to $14,99911,3564.0%
$15,000 to $24,99916,1825.7%
$25,000 to $34,99917,0346.0%
$35,000 to $49,99926,4029.3%
$50,000 to $74,99940,59714.3%
$75,000 to $99,99935,48712.5%
$100,000 to $149,99951,66918.2%
$150,000 to $199,99929,80910.5%
$200,000+42,01714.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Portland

The median household income in Portland is $85,876, with the highest median household income of $97,798 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 92,481 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,887, with 10,699 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Portland
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10,699 (3.8%)$40,887
25 to 44 Years122,645 (43.2%)$96,025
45 to 64 Years92,481 (32.6%)$97,798
65+ Years58,071 (20.5%)$61,150
Total283,896 (100.0%)$85,876

Poverty in Portland

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portland

With 11.9% poverty level for males and 12.5% for females among the residents of Portland, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,084 males (22.9%) and 6,115 females (28.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Portland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,866 (12.8%)1,534 (11.3%)
5 Years669 (20.1%)246 (9.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,952 (15.7%)2,094 (11.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,003 (11.6%)977 (11.0%)
15 Years517 (17.0%)498 (16.4%)
16 and 17 Years697 (11.0%)644 (11.7%)
18 to 24 Years5,084 (22.9%)6,115 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Years6,880 (11.5%)8,347 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,808 (8.2%)5,354 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,387 (9.5%)3,564 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years4,731 (13.5%)4,796 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,716 (10.4%)2,979 (10.1%)
75 Years and over1,206 (9.2%)2,403 (12.5%)
Total37,516 (11.9%)39,551 (12.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portland

According to the poverty statistics in Portland, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.8% of males and 91.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Portland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,775 (87.3%)12,049 (88.7%)
5 Years2,660 (79.9%)2,384 (90.6%)
6 to 11 Years15,862 (84.3%)15,984 (88.4%)
12 to 14 Years7,638 (88.4%)7,926 (89.0%)
15 Years2,528 (83.0%)2,543 (83.6%)
16 and 17 Years5,666 (89.0%)4,858 (88.3%)
18 to 24 Years17,148 (77.1%)15,299 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years53,177 (88.5%)54,325 (86.7%)
35 to 44 Years53,680 (91.8%)50,280 (90.4%)
45 to 54 Years42,001 (90.5%)38,676 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years30,255 (86.5%)29,497 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years23,469 (89.6%)26,557 (89.9%)
75 Years and over11,885 (90.8%)16,802 (87.5%)
Total278,744 (88.1%)277,180 (87.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portland

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Portland show that 3.2% or 3,393 of the total 105,290 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.2%, comprising of 45 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 1,575 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Portland
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children60,275 (97.5%)1,575 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children36,690 (97.0%)1,154 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children4,635 (88.2%)619 (11.8%)
5 or more Children297 (86.8%)45 (13.2%)
Total101,897 (96.8%)3,393 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portland

According to the poverty data in Portland, 12.2% or 1,313 single-father households and 18.1% or 4,149 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (50.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Portland
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children564 (11.7%)803 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children676 (13.3%)2,542 (21.5%)
3 or 4 Children60 (7.5%)745 (50.1%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)59 (50.4%)
Total1,313 (12.2%)4,149 (18.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portland

The poverty data for Portland shows that 3,393 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 5,462 of the single-parent households (16.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (13.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 household (55.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Portland
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,575 (2.5%)1,367 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,154 (3.0%)3,218 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children619 (11.8%)805 (35.1%)
5 or more Children45 (13.2%)72 (55.4%)
Total3,393 (3.2%)5,462 (16.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Portland

Employment by Class of Employer in Portland

Among the 360,671 employed individuals in Portland, private company employees (229,220 | 63.5%), not-for-profit organizations (45,680 | 12.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (25,506 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Portland
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees229,22063.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,6134.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)25,5067.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations45,68012.7%
Local Government Employees22,7806.3%
State Government Employees13,7163.8%
Federal Government Employees7,3702.0%
Unpaid Family Workers7860.2%
Total360,671100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Portland

According to the labor force statistics for Portland, out of the total population over 16 years of age (549,716), 70.9% or 389,749 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 21,826 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.8% or 57,327 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.6% or 1,829 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Portland
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,832 (38.4%)1,829 (18.6%)
20 to 24 Years28,688 (77.7%)2,926 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years51,884 (88.1%)3,113 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years57,327 (88.8%)2,694 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years101,475 (88.5%)4,769 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years75,643 (85.0%)3,404 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years26,278 (74.7%)1,209 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years20,722 (59.9%)808 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years15,662 (27.6%)861 (5.5%)
75 Years and over2,215 (6.6%)166 (7.5%)
Total389,749 (70.9%)21,826 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portland

According to labor force statistics for Portland, 84.0% of individuals (333,374) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (396,874) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 16,002 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.3% or 195,096 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 1,357 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Portland
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16,550 (65.1%)2,085 (8.2%)
High School Diploma40,794 (73.2%)4,403 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree80,832 (81.1%)5,980 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher195,096 (90.3%)7,346 (3.4%)
Total333,374 (84.0%)19,050 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Portland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portland are Community & Social Service (57,726 | 15.7%), Management (48,450 | 13.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (37,124 | 10.1%), Business & Financial (27,323 | 7.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (26,911 | 7.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Portland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Portland, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (76.3%), Computers & Mathematics (75.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (70.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (68.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Portland
OccupationMaleFemale
Management25,425 (52.5%)23,025 (47.5%)
Business & Financial12,813 (46.9%)14,510 (53.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26,203 (70.6%)10,921 (29.4%)
Computers & Mathematics13,477 (75.2%)4,444 (24.8%)
Architecture & Engineering9,311 (76.3%)2,888 (23.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,415 (48.8%)3,589 (51.2%)
Community & Social Service 23,061 (40.0%)34,665 (60.1%)
Education, Arts & Media3,016 (32.8%)6,191 (67.2%)
Legal Services & Support3,453 (44.9%)4,244 (55.1%)
Education Instruction & Library6,834 (31.2%)15,053 (68.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9,758 (51.5%)9,177 (48.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8,364 (31.1%)18,547 (68.9%)
Health Technologists6,263 (30.0%)14,633 (70.0%)
Total (Category)95,866 (48.5%)101,668 (51.5%)
Total (Overall)188,050 (51.1%)179,683 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Portland are Food Preparation & Serving (21,188 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (11,775 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (9,191 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,858 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (4,193 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Portland

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Portland, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (72.5%), Security & Protection (68.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (54.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.3%), Personal Care & Service (74.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Portland
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,441 (20.7%)9,334 (79.3%)
Security & Protection2,877 (68.6%)1,316 (31.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,450 (72.5%)928 (27.5%)
Law Enforcement427 (52.4%)388 (47.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,340 (48.8%)10,848 (51.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,269 (54.3%)3,589 (45.7%)
Personal Care & Service2,373 (25.8%)6,818 (74.2%)
Total (Category)22,300 (41.1%)31,905 (58.9%)
Total (Overall)188,050 (51.1%)179,683 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Portland are Office & Administration (33,844 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (29,741 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Portland

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Portland
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15,649 (52.6%)14,092 (47.4%)
Office & Administration12,076 (35.7%)21,768 (64.3%)
Total (Category)27,725 (43.6%)35,860 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)188,050 (51.1%)179,683 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Portland are Construction & Extraction (10,571 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,039 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,014 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Portland

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Portland
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry698 (68.8%)316 (31.2%)
Construction & Extraction9,871 (93.4%)700 (6.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,732 (94.9%)307 (5.1%)
Total (Category)16,301 (92.5%)1,323 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)188,050 (51.1%)179,683 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Portland are Production (14,508 | 4.0%), Material Moving (10,460 | 2.8%), and Transportation (9,817 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Portland

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Portland
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,351 (71.4%)4,157 (28.6%)
Transportation8,051 (82.0%)1,766 (18.0%)
Material Moving7,456 (71.3%)3,004 (28.7%)
Total (Category)25,858 (74.3%)8,927 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)188,050 (51.1%)179,683 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Portland

Employment Industries in Portland

The major employment industries in Portland include Health Care & Social Assistance (57,141 | 15.5%), Professional & Scientific (49,718 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (38,093 | 10.4%), Educational Services (32,064 | 8.7%), and Manufacturing (31,785 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Portland

Employment Industries by Sex in Portland

The Portland industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (84.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (70.7%), Educational Services (65.2%), and Finance & Insurance (54.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Portland
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,218 (60.9%)782 (39.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13,494 (84.8%)2,415 (15.2%)
Manufacturing22,260 (70.0%)9,525 (30.0%)
Wholesale Trade6,065 (69.6%)2,647 (30.4%)
Retail Trade20,023 (52.6%)18,070 (47.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing10,950 (73.1%)4,025 (26.9%)
Utilities2,089 (62.8%)1,235 (37.1%)
Information5,384 (58.8%)3,781 (41.2%)
Finance & Insurance6,831 (45.6%)8,142 (54.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,072 (52.9%)3,620 (47.1%)
Professional & Scientific28,237 (56.8%)21,481 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management289 (47.8%)316 (52.2%)
Administrative & Support6,900 (55.6%)5,503 (44.4%)
Educational Services11,172 (34.8%)20,892 (65.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16,728 (29.3%)40,413 (70.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5,067 (52.6%)4,559 (47.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services12,757 (48.1%)13,737 (51.8%)
Public Administration6,800 (46.1%)7,965 (53.9%)
Total188,050 (51.1%)179,683 (48.9%)

Education in Portland

School Enrollment in Portland

The most common levels of schooling among the 134,812 students in Portland are college / undergraduate (34,793 | 25.8%), elementary school (24,871 | 18.4%), and high school (24,614 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Portland
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8,3976.2%
Kindergarten5,9844.4%
Elementary School24,87118.4%
Middle School23,22517.2%
High School24,61418.3%
College / Undergraduate34,79325.8%
Graduate / Professional12,9289.6%
Total134,812100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portland

Out of a total of 134,812 students who are enrolled in schools in Portland, 29,659 (22.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 105,153 (78.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,261 (64.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25,738 (86.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Portland
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,397 (36.0%)4,261 (64.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old24,739 (84.8%)4,446 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25,738 (86.7%)3,959 (13.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15,163 (86.3%)2,410 (13.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,732 (68.6%)3,534 (31.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,741 (69.2%)4,792 (30.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,085 (74.7%)3,746 (25.3%)
35 Years and over7,504 (74.5%)2,565 (25.5%)
Total105,153 (78.0%)29,659 (22.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portland

Social sciences (35,470 | 12.5%), business (33,590 | 11.8%), literature & languages (25,640 | 9.0%), visual & performing arts (25,289 | 8.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (23,380 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 283,834 individuals in Portland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Portland
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics11,3364.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural23,3808.2%
Physical & Health Sciences10,2253.6%
Psychology16,2595.7%
Social Sciences35,47012.5%
Engineering15,2525.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,7781.3%
Science & Technology22,3677.9%
Business33,59011.8%
Education13,9384.9%
Literature & Languages25,6409.0%
Liberal Arts & History19,7267.0%
Visual & Performing Arts25,2898.9%
Communications15,8695.6%
Arts & Humanities11,7154.1%
Total283,834100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Portland

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portland

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Portland are males with 2 vehicles (71,761, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (66,811, making up 41.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Portland
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12,134 (6.6%)11,621 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle54,862 (29.9%)58,188 (33.6%)
2 Vehicles71,761 (39.1%)66,811 (38.6%)
3 Vehicles29,435 (16.0%)25,087 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles11,044 (6.0%)7,883 (4.6%)
5 or more Vehicles4,466 (2.4%)3,406 (2.0%)
Total183,702 (100.0%)172,996 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Portland

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Portland are 20 to 24 minutes (52,092 commuters, 18.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (50,135 commuters, 17.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (45,936 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in Portland
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,0111.8%
5 to 9 Minutes19,4026.9%
10 to 14 Minutes32,71211.6%
15 to 19 Minutes50,13517.8%
20 to 24 Minutes52,09218.5%
25 to 29 Minutes23,9368.5%
30 to 34 Minutes45,93616.3%
35 to 39 Minutes9,0423.2%
40 to 44 Minutes10,5383.7%
45 to 59 Minutes18,2046.5%
60 to 89 Minutes10,0333.6%
90 or more Minutes4,1251.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Portland

The most common commute times in Portland are 20 to 24 minutes (27,605 commuters, 18.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (24,487 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Portland
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,889 (2.0%)2,122 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,983 (6.1%)10,419 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes15,702 (10.7%)17,010 (12.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes26,889 (18.2%)23,246 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes27,605 (18.7%)24,487 (18.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes12,368 (8.4%)11,568 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes24,485 (16.6%)21,451 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,341 (3.6%)3,701 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,807 (3.9%)4,731 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes9,466 (6.4%)8,738 (6.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,329 (3.6%)4,704 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes2,478 (1.7%)1,647 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portland

The most frequent times of departure to work in Portland are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,777, 12.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (18,949, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Portland
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,282 (4.9%)4,371 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,447 (3.7%)2,970 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,412 (4.3%)4,029 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,881 (6.7%)6,881 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13,242 (9.0%)10,308 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,777 (12.1%)17,173 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM17,374 (11.8%)18,949 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17,692 (12.0%)16,998 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10,085 (6.8%)13,235 (9.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12,812 (8.7%)13,254 (9.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,618 (3.8%)6,428 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM3,241 (2.2%)2,910 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11,875 (8.1%)10,135 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,604 (5.8%)6,183 (4.6%)
Total147,342 (100.0%)133,824 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Portland

Occupancy by Ownership in Portland

Of the total 283,896 dwellings in Portland, owner-occupied units account for 151,284 (53.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 132,612 (46.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Portland
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units151,28453.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units132,61246.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units283,896100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Portland

Occupancy by Household Size in Portland
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household100,38235.4%
2-Person Household100,63635.4%
3-Person Household39,33313.9%
4+ Person Household43,54515.3%
Total Housing Units283,896100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portland

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Portland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household37,974 (37.8%)62,408 (62.2%)
2-Person Household56,504 (56.1%)44,132 (43.9%)
3-Person Household25,956 (66.0%)13,377 (34.0%)
4+ Person Household30,850 (70.9%)12,695 (29.1%)
Total Housing Units151,284 (53.3%)132,612 (46.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portland

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Portland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,327 (37.6%)8,836 (62.4%)
High School Diploma14,437 (42.7%)19,343 (57.3%)
College/Associate Degree34,940 (45.6%)41,665 (54.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher96,580 (60.6%)62,768 (39.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portland

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Portland
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years70,43624.8%
35 to 44 Years62,90822.2%
45 to 54 Years50,53117.8%
55 to 64 Years41,95014.8%
65 to 74 Years36,35112.8%
75 to 84 Years15,1935.3%
85 Years and Over6,5272.3%
Total283,896100.0%

Housing Finances in Portland

Median Income by Occupancy in Portland

Median Income by Occupancy in Portland
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied151,284 (53.3%)$120,596
Renter-Occupied132,612 (46.7%)$57,489
Average283,896 (100.0%)$85,876

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portland

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Portland
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,831 (1.2%)6,250 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,548 (1.0%)3,827 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,429 (1.6%)8,971 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,264 (1.5%)5,721 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,575 (1.7%)5,631 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,939 (3.9%)11,176 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,513 (6.3%)16,842 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,359 (12.1%)22,293 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,187 (12.0%)17,230 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99931,145 (20.6%)20,456 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more57,494 (38.0%)14,215 (10.7%)
Total151,284 (100.0%)132,612 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portland

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Portland
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,503 (1.0%)3,385 (2.5%)
$300 to $4993,441 (2.3%)2,686 (2.0%)
$500 to $79915,212 (10.1%)6,110 (4.6%)
$800 to $99910,358 (6.9%)7,832 (5.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49920,088 (13.3%)42,436 (32.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99925,932 (17.1%)37,495 (28.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49926,157 (17.3%)17,464 (13.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99918,702 (12.4%)7,284 (5.5%)
$3,000 or more29,891 (19.8%)4,642 (3.5%)
Total151,284 (100.0%)132,612 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Portland

Housing Structures in Portland

Housing Structures in Portland
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached155,30854.7%
Single Unit, Attached13,9854.9%
2 Unit Apartments9,3933.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13,8444.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,7744.5%
10 or more Apartments74,66426.3%
Mobile Home / Other3,9281.4%
Total283,896100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portland

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Portland
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached128,577 (82.8%)26,731 (17.2%)
Single Unit, Attached7,068 (50.5%)6,917 (49.5%)
2 Unit Apartments1,349 (14.4%)8,044 (85.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,247 (9.0%)12,597 (91.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,894 (14.8%)10,880 (85.2%)
10 or more Apartments8,330 (11.2%)66,334 (88.8%)
Mobile Home / Other2,819 (71.8%)1,109 (28.2%)
Total151,284 (53.3%)132,612 (46.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portland

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Portland
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,501 (1.0%)18,435 (13.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms8,137 (5.4%)47,944 (36.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms45,483 (30.1%)47,136 (35.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms50,968 (33.7%)13,930 (10.5%)
8 or more Rooms45,195 (29.9%)5,167 (3.9%)
Total151,284 (100.0%)132,612 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portland

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Portland
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas103,695 (68.5%)33,317 (25.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,665 (1.1%)1,565 (1.2%)
Electricity38,846 (25.7%)93,252 (70.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,179 (3.4%)1,485 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke73 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,546 (1.0%)1,466 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used280 (0.2%)1,527 (1.1%)
Total151,284 (100.0%)132,612 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Portland

Household Vehicle Usage in Portland
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,284 (3.5%)33,152 (25.0%)
1 Vehicle52,498 (34.7%)63,469 (47.9%)
2 Vehicles63,978 (42.3%)26,960 (20.3%)
3 or more Vehicles29,524 (19.5%)9,031 (6.8%)
Total151,284 (100.0%)132,612 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Portland

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Portland

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units41,727109,557
Median Property Value$499,700$530,900
Median Household Income$82,726$47,270
Monthly Housing Costs$838$29,384
Real Estate Taxes$5,517$952

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portland

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Portland
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,763 (4.2%)876 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999813 (1.9%)538 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,421 (8.2%)8,088 (7.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,893 (35.7%)40,676 (37.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99912,418 (29.8%)37,187 (33.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,304 (12.7%)15,215 (13.9%)
$1,000,000 or more3,115 (7.5%)6,977 (6.4%)
Total41,727 (100.0%)109,557 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portland

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Portland
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,667 (4.0%)1,655 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,855 (9.2%)1,712 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,855 (6.8%)3,413 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,003 (9.6%)3,084 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,557 (15.7%)5,510 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,108 (12.2%)11,802 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,458 (17.9%)13,079 (11.9%)
$150,000 or more10,224 (24.5%)23,687 (21.6%)
Total41,727 (100.0%)109,557 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portland

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Portland
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,755 (11.4%)133,228 (121.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,023 (12.0%)10,990 (10.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,478 (10.7%)23,334 (21.3%)
4.0x or more27,103 (64.9%)22,599 (20.6%)
Total41,727 (100.0%)109,557 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portland

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Portland
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800930 (2.2%)458 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,001 (2.4%)1,240 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,49937,896 (90.8%)1,952 (1.8%)
Total41,727 (100.0%)109,557 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Portland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portland
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years34,186 (98.2%)625 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years78,434 (97.5%)2,012 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years49,543 (91.3%)4,710 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years100,578 (90.0%)11,210 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years105,756 (92.6%)8,405 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years83,683 (94.5%)4,912 (5.5%)
55 to 64 Years65,494 (94.5%)3,785 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years55,176 (99.0%)545 (1.0%)
75 Years and older32,162 (99.6%)134 (0.4%)
Total605,012 (94.3%)36,338 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portland

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Portland
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born34,186 (98.2%)625 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen78,434 (97.5%)2,012 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen49,543 (91.3%)4,710 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portland

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Portland
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00056,288 (91.6%)5,161 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99971,388 (90.7%)7,335 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99975,199 (90.9%)7,533 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99971,533 (93.8%)4,751 (6.2%)
$100,000 and over317,422 (96.6%)11,175 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portland

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Portland
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 612,201 (35.0%)23,820 (68.4%)
6 to 18 Years26,974 (33.5%)55,566 (69.1%)
19 to 25 Years10,988 (20.3%)40,131 (74.0%)
25 to 34 Years22,602 (20.2%)81,547 (73.0%)
35 to 44 Years18,194 (15.9%)91,365 (80.0%)
45 to 54 Years15,223 (17.2%)71,274 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years17,135 (24.7%)51,442 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years51,844 (93.0%)28,738 (51.6%)
75 Years and over31,713 (98.2%)18,861 (58.4%)
Total206,874 (32.3%)462,744 (72.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portland

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Portland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.3%)143 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years3,012 (7.4%)2,329 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years7,796 (9.2%)6,883 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years16,722 (12.0%)15,034 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,133 (27.2%)7,034 (23.8%)
75 Years and over5,909 (45.1%)9,335 (48.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Portland

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Portland: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (0.3%)67 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years221 (0.5%)115 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,027 (1.2%)613 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,322 (3.1%)2,665 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,821 (10.8%)1,961 (6.6%)
75 Years and over3,031 (23.2%)4,039 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Portland: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.0%)76 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years126 (0.3%)410 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,065 (1.3%)941 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,109 (2.2%)2,768 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,419 (5.4%)977 (3.3%)
75 Years and over771 (5.9%)1,741 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Portland: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,566 (6.3%)1,770 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years5,456 (6.5%)4,664 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years9,412 (6.7%)7,511 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,131 (8.1%)1,664 (5.6%)
75 Years and over1,591 (12.1%)3,411 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Portland: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years91 (0.2%)271 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,066 (1.3%)824 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years6,126 (4.4%)6,646 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,825 (14.6%)4,307 (14.6%)
75 Years and over3,071 (23.5%)6,081 (31.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Portland: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years628 (1.5%)460 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,174 (1.4%)355 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,890 (2.1%)2,546 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,673 (6.4%)1,252 (4.2%)
75 Years and over1,310 (10.0%)2,460 (12.8%)

Technology Access in Portland

Computing Device Access in Portland

Computing Device Access in Portland
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop247,91487.3%
Smartphone261,64692.2%
Tablet189,44166.7%
No Computing Device10,3283.6%
Total283,896100.0%

Internet Access in Portland

Internet Access in Portland
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5700.2%
Broadband Home231,66681.6%
Cellular Data Only26,5139.3%
Satellite Internet10,2523.6%
No Internet20,3407.2%
Total283,896100.0%

Portland Summary

Portland, Oregon is a city located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is the largest city in the state of Oregon and the county seat of Multnomah County. Portland is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and unique natural beauty.

Geography

Portland is located in the Willamette Valley, a region of the Pacific Northwest that is known for its lush green landscape and mild climate. The city is situated on the banks of the Willamette River, which flows through the city and divides it into east and west sections. The city is surrounded by the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Coast Range to the west. The city is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Forest Park, the largest urban park in the United States.

Climate

Portland has a mild climate, with warm summers and cool, wet winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 37 inches of rain per year, with most of the rain falling between October and April.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Portland had a population of 583,776, making it the 25th largest city in the United States. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (77.2%), African American (7.2%), Asian (6.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). The median household income in Portland is $54,817, and the median age is 37.

Economy

Portland is a major economic center in the Pacific Northwest. The city is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Nike, Intel, and Columbia Sportswear. The city is also a major hub for the technology industry, with many tech companies, such as Amazon, Oracle, and Salesforce, having a presence in the city. Additionally, Portland is home to several major universities, including Portland State University, the University of Portland, and Oregon Health & Science University.
The city is also a major tourist destination, with many attractions, such as the Portland Japanese Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden. Additionally, the city is home to several major sports teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA, the Portland Timbers of MLS, and the Portland Thorns of the NWSL.

Conclusion

Portland, Oregon is a vibrant city with a diverse population, unique natural beauty, and a thriving economy. The city is home to several Fortune 500 companies, major universities, and popular tourist attractions. Additionally, the city is home to several major sports teams and is a major hub for the technology industry. Portland is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Portland?
Total Population of Portland is 646,101.
What is the Total Male Population of Portland?
Total Male Population of Portland is 321,981.
What is the Total Female Population of Portland?
Total Female Population of Portland is 324,120.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Portland?
There are 99.34 Males per 100 Females in Portland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Portland?
There are 100.66 Females per 100 Males in Portland.
What is the Median Population Age in Portland?
Median Population Age in Portland is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Portland
Average Family Size in Portland is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Portland
Average Household Size in Portland is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Portland?
Per Capita income in Portland is $52,577.
What is the Median Family Income in Portland?
Median Family Income in Portland is $116,103.
What is the Median Household income in Portland?
Median Household Income in Portland is $85,876.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Portland?
Income or Wage Gap in Portland is 16.6%.
Women in Portland earn 83.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Portland?
Family Income Deficit in Portland is $10,440.
Families that are below poverty line in Portland earn $10,440 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Portland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Portland is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Portland?
There are 389,749 People in the Labor Forcein in Portland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Portland?
70.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Portland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Portland?
Unemployment Rate in Portland is 5.6%.