Gresham, Oregon Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Gresham, OR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,972 | 4,252,306 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4471.7 | 43.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.54% | 0.82% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 39,891 | 1,717,698 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Gresham grew by 13.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 105,972 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Gresham is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.2% of residents. That is 0.2 points above Oregon as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 23,148 21.8% +1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 24,576 23.2% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 20,987 19.8% -0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 15,693 14.8% -3.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oregon, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Gresham and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Oregon 50.1%
- Men 49.6% Oregon 49.9%
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Economy
Gresham has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,152 | $83,617 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.56% | 5.70% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gresham is about 10% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $336,645 | $406,603 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,580 | $1,525 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.9% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Gresham is about 17.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,580 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gresham spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 20.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.5 | 40.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 168 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,876 | $5,203 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,220 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,160 | 967 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gresham is 23 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gresham has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.41 | 2.53 |
Health
Gresham has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gresham | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gresham, Oregon.
How big is Gresham, Oregon by population?
About 105,972 people live in Gresham, Oregon, in 39,891 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Gresham, Oregon mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Gresham, Oregon has 4,472 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 52 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Gresham, Oregon an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($336,645 against $75,152), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,580 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Gresham, Oregon have a college degree?
21.1% of adults in Gresham, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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