Multnomah County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Multnomah County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 797,156 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1715.5 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.46% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 347,251 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Multnomah County grew by 15.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 803,511 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Multnomah County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Multnomah County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,216 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.08% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Multnomah County is about 8% higher than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Multnomah County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $475,728 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,582 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.1% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Multnomah County is about 25.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,582 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Multnomah County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Multnomah County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,805 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.1% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,620 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,813 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Multnomah County is 22 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
Multnomah County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Multnomah County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.6% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Multnomah County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Multnomah County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Multnomah County, Oregon.
What is the population of Multnomah County, Oregon?
The population of Multnomah County, Oregon is 797,156, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Multnomah County, Oregon?
The population density of Multnomah County, Oregon is 1715.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Multnomah County, Oregon?
The median household income in Multnomah County, Oregon is $87,216, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Multnomah County, Oregon?
The median home price in Multnomah County, Oregon is $475,728, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Multnomah County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Multnomah County, Oregon is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.