Portland, OR Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 635,369 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4381.7 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.51% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 285,169 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Portland has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,378 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.28% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $494,446 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,596 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.8% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.3 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Portland has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.5% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Health
Portland has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 17.0% | 19.0% |