Total Population
661,561
Population
Growth Rate
0.24%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
61.700
Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. Its industry strengths encompass athletic & outdoor, technology, manufacturing, and green city services and technologies. Its remarkable transportation options include the nationally ranked PDX airport, light rail and bike/walk alternatives. The region’s airports, marine properties and business parks are integral to the area’s economy. The city attracts both businesses and young, well-educated talent drawn by Portland’s green spaces, eco-friendliness, microbreweries and coffeehouses, cultural amenities, year-round recreational access and opportunities for growth. Learn more here.
Households
288,381
Owner Occupied
149,874
Renter Occupied
138,507
Vacant
22,848
Median Household
$84,170 $100,542
Average Household
$123,246 $143,184
Per Capita
$53,831 $63,237
Total Businesses
36,446
Total Employed
532,476
Workers 16+
360,096
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
3,653
Employed
112,994
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
3,609
Employed
55,371
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4,201
Employed
45,816
2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
4,368
Employed
40,892
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
3,375
Employed
40,476
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
796
Employed
37,902
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
292,293
Non-Resident Commuters
55,421
Drive Alone
193,522
Carpooled
26,643
Public
34,670
Work At Home
64,862