Total Population
675,226
Population
Growth Rate
0.40%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
63.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Portland, OR
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
291,644
Total Housing Units
318,754
Owner Occupied
141,849
Renter Occupied
149,795
Vacant
27,110
Median Home Value
$638,050
Average Home Value
$697,718
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.08%
Income Projection
Median Household
$100,433 $116,975
Average Household
$138,864 $161,746
Per Capita
$60,331 $70,208
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
35,275
Total Employed
505,978
Workers 16+
358,029
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
3,902
Employed
111,369
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
4,199
Employed
43,801
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3,940
Employed
39,856
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
3,335
Employed
39,589
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
4,425
Employed
38,845
2026 Information Businesses
Businesses
872
Employed
33,357
Some
High School
15,742
Graduated
High School
59,480
Associates
Degree
37,222
Bachelor's
Degree
168,214
Graduate
Degree
117,952
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
298,436
Non-Resident Commuters
49,531
Drive Alone
177,212
Carpooled
24,112
Public
21,664
Work At Home
102,041
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09