Total Population
653,842
Population
Growth Rate
1.01%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
56.200
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.
Portland, OR
Population
Housing & Income
Households
279,697
Total Housing Units
298,524
Owner Occupied
147,622
Renter Occupied
132,075
Vacant
18,827
Median Home Value
$476,132
Average Home Value
$540,995
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
1.05%
Per Capita Income
2.78%
Income Projection
Median Household
$75,237 $86,657
Average Household
$104,517 $119,698
Per Capita
$44,878 $51,469
Workforce
Total Businesses
35,338
Total Employed
491,665
Workers 16+
355,887
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
3,560
Employed
93,319
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
3,622
Employed
53,205
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4,288
Employed
49,230
2021 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
4,238
Employed
41,903
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
3,186
Employed
41,861
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
2,935
Employed
33,481
Some
High School
17,481
Graduated
High School
57,089
Associates
Degree
31,288
Bachelor's
Degree
145,650
Graduate
Degree
105,144
Average Commute Time
27 min.
Resident Commuters
281,688
Non-Resident Commuters
62,080
Drive Alone
204,005
Carpooled
29,501
Public
46,075
Work At Home
30,146