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Gresham, Oregon
Gresham, city, in Multnomah County, Oregon. Gresham had 111,513 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 114,247 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 112,378 (±73). GEOID 4131250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
111,513
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 114,247 · ACS 2020-2024: 112,378 ±73
Median household income
$77,795
±$3,707 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$458,700
±$5,232 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,586
±$37 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Gresham and what county is it in?
Gresham is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon. It covers 23.6 square miles of land, 4,848 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gresham 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 Gresham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 111,513 people lived in Gresham on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 114,247 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 112,378 (±73).
| Measure | Gresham | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 112,378 ±73 | 801,477 | +1,884 |
| Households | 41,801 ±898 | 349,803 | +1,748 |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.06 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 44,005 ±895 | 371,179 | +1,526 |
Gresham's population since 2000
From 90,205 in 2000 to 111,513 in 2025: up 23.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gresham 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 Gresham?
The median resident of Gresham is 37.0 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.1%. 16.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gresham | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±1.0 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±1.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±0.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.1% ±1.8 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.5% ±2.1 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±0.8 pts | 7.4% | +1.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.8% ±1.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.7% ±2.1 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±1.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7% ±1.2 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3% ±1.4 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±0.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±1.4 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.5 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 Gresham earn?
Half of Gresham's 41,801 households earn less than $77,795 a year (±$3,707), against $88,766 in Multnomah County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,561 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,234 after inflation. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gresham | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,795 ±$3,707 | $88,766 | +$11,234 |
| Mean household income | $97,002 ±$3,477 | $122,099 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,786 ±$1,367 | $53,996 | +$4,372 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±1.3 pts | 12.6% | −3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.3% ±3.4 pts | 13.8% | −11.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1% ±1.9 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±0.8 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±1.1 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 Gresham?
Owners occupy 55.8% of Gresham's occupied homes and renters 44.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $458,700 by its owner (±$5,232). The median renter pays $1,586 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gresham | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $458,700 ±$5,232 | $552,700 | +$104,383 |
| Median gross rent | $1,586 ±$37 | $1,646 | +$136 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8% ±3.4 pts | 43.7% | −6.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,173 ±$49 | $2,470 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.8% ±1.7 pts | 53.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.2% ±1.7 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Housing units | 44,005 ±895 | 371,179 | +1,526 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.2% ±1.7 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±0.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±0.9 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±1.1 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 Gresham building?
Builders took permits for 296 new housing units in Gresham in 2025 (237 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 Gresham work and get to work?
67.0% of Gresham's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Gresham | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±1.5 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.0% ±2.4 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0% ±1.6 pts | 26.1% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min ±1.0 | 24.4 min | −3.9 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 Gresham?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Gresham, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,603 (Tract 104.10) to $128,059 (Tract 99.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.08Multnomah County | 8,229 | $80,783 |
| Tract 99.03Multnomah County | 8,722 | $128,059 |
| Tract 98.03Multnomah County | 7,438 | $57,913 |
| Tract 104.05Multnomah County | 5,902 | $72,116 |
| Tract 100.01Multnomah County | 5,747 | $53,068 |
| Tract 96.05Multnomah County | 5,565 | $70,972 |
| Tract 101.01Multnomah County | 5,304 | $78,557 |
| Tract 100.02Multnomah County | 5,300 | $85,057 |
| Tract 96.06Multnomah County | 5,236 | $56,723 |
| Tract 96.04Multnomah County | 5,099 | $63,696 |
| Tract 104.07Multnomah County | 6,068 | $101,476 |
| Tract 104.13Multnomah County | 4,691 | $106,488 |
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 Gresham) · Census block assignment files
How does Gresham compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gresham is the 288th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Gresham ranks 114th 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 | 4th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th | 224 |
| Median household income | 114th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 121st | 224 |
| Median home value | 76th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 74th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 121st | 219 |
| Median age | 172nd | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 189th | 224 |
| Work from home | 106th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 68th | 221 |
Gresham's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Gresham 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 Gresham?
2 of the 57 figures for Gresham 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 Gresham 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 Gresham.