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
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 529,979 | 583,997 | 661,561 | 669,532 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 35,202 | 33,246 | 33,580 |
| 5-9 | 31,385 | 32,672 | 31,257 |
| 10-14 | 28,168 | 32,430 | 30,699 |
| 15-19 | 30,617 | 34,321 | 32,810 |
| 20-24 | 42,728 | 44,860 | 48,718 |
| 25-29 | 58,314 | 55,595 | 59,230 |
| 30-34 | 56,038 | 59,940 | 55,997 |
| 35-39 | 49,767 | 56,108 | 53,346 |
| 40-44 | 43,219 | 49,806 | 49,266 |
| 45-49 | 38,920 | 41,023 | 45,636 |
| 50-54 | 38,969 | 40,099 | 39,781 |
| 55-59 | 38,658 | 38,455 | 38,576 |
| 60-64 | 30,822 | 39,745 | 34,975 |
| 65-69 | 19,169 | 35,671 | 34,469 |
| 70-74 | 12,810 | 27,422 | 30,654 |
| 75-79 | 10,012 | 17,107 | 22,539 |
| 80-84 | 8,914 | 10,803 | 14,211 |
| 85+ | 10,283 | 12,258 | 13,788 |
| 18+ | 472,391 | 544,016 | 555,847 |
| Median Age | 36 | 38 | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| Portland, OR | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 661,561.00 |
| White Alone | 67.66 |
| Black Alone | 6.11 |
| American Indian Alone | 1.15 |
| Asian Alone | 8.32 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.61 |
| Some Other Race | 5.04 |
| Two or More Races | 11.11 |
| Hispanic Origin | 11.71 |
| Diversity Index | 61.70 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| Portland, OR | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.24% |
| Households | 0.47% |
| Families | 0.32% |
| Median Household Income | 4% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Back To TopHouseholds
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 223,950 | 248,610 | 288,381 | 295,208 |
| Housing Units | 237,511 | 265,524 | 311,229 | 318,834 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 149,874 | 151,160 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 138,507 | 144,048 | ||
| Vacant Units | 22,848 | 23,626 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| Portland, OR | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $566,448 | $610,916 |
| Average Home Value | $606,427 | $667,517 |
| <$50,000 | 1,404 | 270 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 1,446 | 141 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 228 | 31 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 564 | 57 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 1,163 | 17 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 1,758 | 42 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 13,443 | 6,855 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 37,283 | 33,209 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 66,398 | 78,794 |
| $1,000,000 + | 6,526 | 9,857 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 26,224 |
| 2000-2009 | 29,090 |
| 1990-1999 | 23,762 |
| 1980-1989 | 20,089 |
| 1970-1979 | 31,908 |
| 1960-1969 | 25,364 |
| 1950-1959 | 33,679 |
| 1940-1949 | 23,177 |
| 1939 or Before | 82,262 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Back To TopIncome
| Portland, OR | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $84,170 | $100,542 |
| Average Household | $123,246 | $143,184 |
| Per Capita | $53,831 | $63,237 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
| Portland, OR | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 27,315 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 15,146 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 17,693 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 24,197 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 43,950 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 36,740 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 53,331 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 30,215 |
| $200,000+ | 39,794 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Back To TopCommute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 360,096 |
| In-County Residents | 292,293 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 55,421 |
| Drive Alone | 193,522 |
| Carpooled | 26,643 |
| Public Transport | 34,670 |
| Work at Home | 64,862 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 4,829 |
| 5-9 minutes | 19,653 |
| 10-14 minutes | 33,366 |
| 15-19 minutes | 50,197 |
| 20-24 minutes | 53,860 |
| 25-29 minutes | 25,397 |
| 30-34 minutes | 48,437 |
| 35-39 minutes | 10,038 |
| 40-44 minutes | 11,805 |
| 45-59 minutes | 20,973 |
| 60-89 minutes | 12,086 |
| 90+ minutes | 4,591 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 532,476 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 821 |
| Mining | 112 |
| Utilities | 2,475 |
| Construction | 28,387 |
| Manufacturing | 28,650 |
| Wholesale Trade | 17,048 |
| Retail Trade | 45,816 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 4,528 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 1,942 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 1,207 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 5,044 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 13,154 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 3,977 |
| Gasoline Stations | 903 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 3,763 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 6,237 |
| General Merchandise Str | 5,061 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 22,663 |
| Information | 14,081 |
| Finance & Insurance | 17,628 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 3,941 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 4,662 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 9,025 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 16,440 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 40,892 |
| Legal Services | 8,944 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 1,131 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 10,353 |
| Educational Services | 37,902 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 112,994 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 10,924 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 40,476 |
| Accommodation | 7,602 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 32,874 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 55,371 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 3,371 |
| Public Administration Emp | 24,901 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Portland, OR | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 14,799 |
| Graduated High School | 55,200 |
| Associates Degree | 34,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 164,849 |
| Graduate Degree | 103,475 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Back To TopBusinesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 36,446 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 112 |
| Mining Bus | 14 |
| Utilities Bus | 19 |
| Construction Bus | 1,862 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 1,279 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 1,155 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 4,201 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 441 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 230 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 125 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 382 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 757 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 263 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 131 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 442 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 1,047 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 383 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 731 |
| Information Bus | 896 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 1,292 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 420 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 455 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 417 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 2,442 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 4,368 |
| Legal Services Bus | 1,096 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 105 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 1,046 |
| Educational Services Bus | 796 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 3,653 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 785 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 3,375 |
| Accommodation Bus | 258 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 3,117 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 3,609 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 538 |
| Public Administration Bus | 555 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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