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Portland, OR

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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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Portland, OR529,026583,763661,572673,831

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Age

Population2024
0-429,103
5-929,651
10-1429,507
15-1931,111
20-2442,846
25-2957,387
30-3468,709
35-3960,988
40-4456,509
45-4947,094
50-5443,743
55-5935,569
60-6432,805
65-6930,683
70-7426,776
75-7919,255
80-8410,297
85+9,539
18+556,001
Median Age39

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Race

Portland, OR2024
Total661,572.00
White Alone67.02%
Black Alone6.06%
American Indian Alone1.17%
Asian Alone8.52%
Pacific Islander Alone0.64%
Some Other Race5.18%
Two or More Races11.4%
Hispanic Origin12.02%
Diversity Index62.50

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Growth Rate

Portland, OR2024 - 2029
Population0.37%
Households0.39%
Families0.12%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households223,687248,546286,445292,012
Housing Units237,240265,441310,052317,088
Owner Occupied Units141,776141,931
Renter Occupied Units144,669150,081
Vacant Units23,60725,076

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Home Value

Portland, OR20242029
Median Home Value$623,963$681,847
Average Home Value$669,691$751,563
<$50,0001,548352
$50,000 - $99,999610180
$100,000 - $149,99936916
$150,000 - $199,99956731
$200,000 - $249,99977128
$250,000 - $299,9991,138220
$300,000 - $399,9997,3182,575
$400,000 - $499,99926,08618,082
$500,000 - $749,99965,45067,987
$1,000,000 +8,84814,341

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later29,857
2000-200929,999
1990-199923,031
1980-198919,653
1970-197931,757
1960-196926,470
1950-195933,977
1940-194923,117
1939 or Before82,034

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Income

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Income

Portland, OR20242029
Median Household$88,154$105,748
Average Household$129,744$152,780
Per Capita$56,337$66,367

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Household Income

Portland, OR2024
<$15,00025,235
$15,000 - $24,99916,154
$25,000 - $34,99915,681
$35,000 - $49,99924,902
$50,000 - $74,99941,236
$75,000 - $99,99933,910
$100,000 - $149,99952,421
$150,000 - $199,99929,906
$200,000+47,000

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+360,671
In-County Residents296,126
Out-of-County Residents52,601
Drive Alone187,358
Carpooled25,739
Public Transport30,495
Work at Home79,505
Motorcycle596
Bicycle14,949
Walked17,550
Other3,777
Less than 5 minutes5,011
5-9 minutes19,402
10-14 minutes32,712
15-19 minutes50,135
20-24 minutes52,092
25-29 minutes23,936
30-34 minutes45,936
35-39 minutes9,042
40-44 minutes10,538
45-59 minutes18,204
60-89 minutes10,033
90+ minutes4,125
Average Travel Time25

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees551,854
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1,011
Mining194
Utilities2,600
Construction29,107
Manufacturing28,031
Wholesale Trade17,020
  
Retail Trade45,347
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers4,525
Furn & Home Furnish Str2,016
Electronics & Appl Store1,287
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip4,913
Food & Beverage Stores12,696
Health/Pers Care Stores3,835
Gasoline Stations1,152
Clothing/Accessory Store3,666
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music6,515
General Merchandise Str4,742
  
Transportation/Warehouse22,935
Information13,592
  
Finance & Insurance18,801
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn4,390
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv4,601
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other9,810
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing18,503
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv45,300
Legal Services9,115
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises1,132
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt11,293
Educational Services38,220
HealthCare/Social Assist121,104
Arts/Entertainment/Rec11,497
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs41,917
Accommodation7,981
Food Srv/Drinking Places33,936
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin57,078
Auto Repair/Maintenance3,217
Public Administration Emp24,125

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Educational Attainment (25+)

Portland, OR2024
<9th Grade14,200
Some High School15,386
GED16,777
Graduated High School60,517
Some College/No Degree82,793
Associates Degree35,288
Bachelor's Degree164,053
Graduate Degree110,340

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses37,428
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus125
Mining Bus18
Utilities Bus19
Construction Bus1,896
Manufacturing Bus1,330
Wholesale Trade Bus1,133
  
Retail Trade Bus4,107
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus430
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus230
Electronics & Appl Store Bus120
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus369
Food & Beverage Stores Bus745
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus259
Gasoline Stations Bus133
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus433
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1,029
General Merchandise Str Bus359
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus741
Information Bus916
  
Finance & Insurance Bus1,291
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus425
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus452
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus414
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus2,456
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus4,563
Legal Services Bus1,076
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus102
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1,055
Educational Services Bus801
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus4,149
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus821
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus3,529
Accommodation Bus277
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus3,252
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus4,264
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus510
Public Administration Bus571

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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