Portland, OR

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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

Total Population

661,561

Population
Growth Rate

0.24%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

61.700

Housing & Income

Households

288,381

Total Housing Units

311,229


Owner Occupied

149,874

Renter Occupied

138,507

Vacant

22,848

Median Home Value

$566,448


Average Home Value

$606,427

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.27%

Income Projection

Median Household

$84,170 $100,542


Average Household

$123,246 $143,184


Per Capita

$53,831 $63,237

Workforce

Total Businesses

36,446

Total Employed

532,476

Workers 16+

360,096

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

3,653

Employed

112,994

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

3,609

Employed

55,371

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

4,201

Employed

45,816

2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

4,368

Employed

40,892

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

3,375

Employed

40,476

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

796

Employed

37,902

Some
High School

14,799

Graduated
High School

55,200

Associates
Degree

34,490

Bachelor's
Degree

164,849

Graduate
Degree

103,475

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