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Fairview, Multnomah County, Oregon
Fairview, Multnomah County, city, in Multnomah County, Oregon. Fairview, Multnomah County had 10,762 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,424 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,735 (±25). GEOID 4124250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,762
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,424 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,735 ±25
Median household income
$70,107
±$9,355 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$427,700
±$29,465 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,637
±$78 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Fairview, Multnomah County and what county is it in?
Fairview, Multnomah County is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 3,373 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fairview, Multnomah County is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fairview, Multnomah County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,762 people lived in Fairview, Multnomah County on July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 10,424 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,735 (±25).
| Measure | Fairview, Multnomah County | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,735 ±25 | 801,477 | +1,372 |
| Households | 4,530 ±407 | 349,803 | +730 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.21 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,769 ±425 | 371,179 | +853 |
Fairview, Multnomah County's population since 2000
From 7,561 in 2000 to 10,762 in 2025: up 42.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fairview, Multnomah County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fairview, Multnomah County?
The median resident of Fairview, Multnomah County is 37.4 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.9%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fairview, Multnomah County | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±4.8 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±4.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±3.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±4.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.9% ±7.8 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.5% ±8.2 pts | 65.2% | −14.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.4% ±6.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8% ±3.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.5% ±7.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±3.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±4.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±3.0 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0% ±5.6 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0% ±4.1 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.8 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±5.7 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fairview, Multnomah County earn?
Half of Fairview, Multnomah County's 4,530 households earn less than $70,107 a year (±$9,355), against $88,766 in Multnomah County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $84,006 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fairview, Multnomah County | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,107 ±$9,355 | $88,766 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,297 ±$11,791 | $122,099 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,939 ±$5,521 | $53,996 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5% ±6.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.6% ±16.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.4% ±7.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±3.8 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5% ±6.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fairview, Multnomah County?
Owners occupy 42.6% of Fairview, Multnomah County's occupied homes and renters 57.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $427,700 by its owner (±$29,465). The median renter pays $1,637 a month including utilities, and 45.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fairview, Multnomah County | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $427,700 ±$29,465 | $552,700 | +$64,891 |
| Median gross rent | $1,637 ±$78 | $1,646 | +$121 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.2% ±13.0 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,842 ±$196 | $2,470 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.6% ±5.9 pts | 53.4% | −15.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.4% ±5.9 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,769 ±425 | 371,179 | +853 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.9% ±6.8 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±2.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±3.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±5.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fairview, Multnomah County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Fairview, Multnomah County in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fairview, Multnomah County work and get to work?
64.3% of Fairview, Multnomah County's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes.
| Measure | Fairview, Multnomah County | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±5.4 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3% ±7.9 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.0% ±5.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±6.1 pts | 26.1% | +13.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±2.6 | 24.4 min | −5.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fairview, Multnomah County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Fairview, Multnomah County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.02Multnomah County | 4,731 | $82,569 |
| Tract 102Multnomah County | 7,534 | $81,019 |
| Tract 103.04Multnomah County | 5,644 | $78,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fairview, Multnomah County) · Census block assignment files
How does Fairview, Multnomah County compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fairview, Multnomah County is the 3,046th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 49th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Fairview, Multnomah County ranks 134th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 49th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 39th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th | 224 |
| Median household income | 134th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 81st | 224 |
| Median home value | 96th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 51st | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th | 219 |
| Median age | 162nd | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 221st | 224 |
| Work from home | 70th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 121st | 221 |
Fairview, Multnomah County's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Fairview, Multnomah County with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fairview, Multnomah County?
10 of the 57 figures for Fairview, Multnomah County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fairview, Multnomah County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fairview.