City · Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland, city, mostly in Multnomah County (99.6% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Washington and Clackamas counties, Oregon. Portland had 635,109 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 652,503 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 641,165 (±734). GEOID 4159000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
635,109
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 652,503 · ACS 2020-2024: 641,165 ±734
Median household income
$90,919
±$1,681 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$581,500
±$5,945 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,655
±$18 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Portland and what county is it in?
Portland is a city mostly in Multnomah County (99.6% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Washington and Clackamas counties, Oregon. It covers 133.5 square miles of land, 4,888 residents per square mile in 2020.
Portland is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 650,019 | 99.6% |
| Washington County | 1,641 | 0.3% |
| Clackamas County | 843 | 0.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Portland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 635,109 people lived in Portland on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 652,503 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 641,165 (±734).
| Measure | Portland | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 641,165 ±734 | 801,477 | −4,126 |
| Households | 289,705 ±1,863 | 349,803 | +20,987 |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.01 | 2.23 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 307,719 ±1,158 | 371,179 | +20,347 |
Portland's population since 2000
From 529,121 in 2000 to 635,109 in 2025: up 20.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Portland 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 Portland?
The median resident of Portland is 38.8 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.0%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Portland | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 ±0.2 | 38.7 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% ±0.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±0.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±0.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.0% ±0.3 pts | 13.5% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.8% ±0.4 pts | 65.2% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±0.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±0.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±0.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4% ±0.4 pts | 13.0% | −1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.5% ±0.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±0.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±0.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±0.3 pts | 5.6% | −1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4% ±0.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.8% ±0.8 pts | 48.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.8% ±0.6 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±0.6 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±0.3 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 Portland earn?
Half of Portland's 289,705 households earn less than $90,919 a year (±$1,681), against $88,766 in Multnomah County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $87,385 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,534 after inflation. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Portland | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,919 ±$1,681 | $88,766 | +$3,534 |
| Mean household income | $124,548 ±$1,828 | $122,099 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,029 ±$790 | $53,996 | +$6,189 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% ±0.6 pts | 12.6% | −1.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8% ±1.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8% ±0.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±0.2 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±0.4 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 Portland?
Owners occupy 52.0% of Portland's occupied homes and renters 48.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $581,500 by its owner (±$5,945). The median renter pays $1,655 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Portland | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $581,500 ±$5,945 | $552,700 | +$74,454 |
| Median gross rent | $1,655 ±$18 | $1,646 | +$119 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±1.2 pts | 43.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,559 ±$36 | $2,470 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.0% ±0.8 pts | 53.4% | −1.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.0% ±0.8 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Housing units | 307,719 ±1,158 | 371,179 | +20,347 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.3% ±0.7 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±0.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.8% ±0.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.7% ±0.5 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 Portland building?
Builders took permits for 1,223 new housing units in Portland in 2025 (703 in single-family houses), 1.9 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 Portland work and get to work?
49.5% of Portland's workers drive alone and 28.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Portland | Multnomah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±0.5 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±0.4 pts | 5.7% | +1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 49.5% ±0.7 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±0.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.1% ±0.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.3% ±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.5% ±0.7 pts | 26.1% | +20.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±0.3 | 24.4 min | −2.4 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 Portland?
165 census tracts lie mostly in Portland, and 21 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,714 (Tract 51.03) to $207,639 (Tract 25.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40.03Multnomah County | 7,827 | $69,107 |
| Tract 81Multnomah County | 7,210 | $47,854 |
| Tract 94Multnomah County | 7,017 | $82,870 |
| Tract 3.02Multnomah County | 6,952 | $201,490 |
| Tract 36.02Multnomah County | 6,773 | $121,786 |
| Tract 40.02Multnomah County | 6,456 | $105,000 |
| Tract 91.02Multnomah County | 7,201 | $76,783 |
| Tract 29.02Multnomah County | 6,221 | $111,051 |
| Tract 65.01Multnomah County | 6,046 | $156,577 |
| Tract 10Multnomah County | 5,913 | $109,967 |
| Tract 92.02Multnomah County | 5,771 | $42,616 |
| Tract 14Multnomah County | 5,734 | $99,041 |
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 Portland) · Census block assignment files
How does Portland compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Portland is the 28th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Portland ranks 67th 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 | 1st | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 148th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 224 |
| Median household income | 67th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 224 |
| Median home value | 36th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 77th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th | 219 |
| Median age | 140th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 205th | 224 |
| Work from home | 14th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 221 |
Portland's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Portland 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 Portland?
Every figure for Portland on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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 Portland 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 Portland.