Census Bureau data for Portland city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Portland city
- What is the median household income in Portland city?
- The median household income in Portland city is $65,116 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Portland city?
- The poverty rate in Portland city is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Portland city?
- $165,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Portland city?
- The median gross rent in Portland city is $1,016 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Portland city residents have a college degree?
- 26.1% of adults in Portland city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,821
Median Income
$65,116
Median Home Value
$165,000
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,658 (+15.3%)
Home Value:
+$40,300 (+32.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.1 pp (+22.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.5 pp (+20.8%)
Unemployment:
+0.4 pp (+20%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,821
Median Age
39.0
Female
54.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.4%
Black 2.0%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Other 0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$65,116
±$6,284
-$6,033 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$90,612
Median Family Income
$93,782
Poverty Rate
5.9%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
34.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
1.6%
$15–25k
4.7%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
15.5%
$50–75k
26.7%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
21.6%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,590
Owner-Occupied
64.9%
Renter-Occupied
35.1%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Median Home Value
$165,000
-$52,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,016
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
5.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.5%
$100–200k
34.4%
$200–300k
27.5%
$300–500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
43.7%
$1–1.5k
52.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
42.3%
3+
13.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
3.5%
5–19 units
3.4%
20+ units
9.3%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
40.9%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
12.8%
2000–2009
9.2%
2010+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.1%
-5.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.2%
Some College / Associate
32.8%
Less Than High School
0.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
-3.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.2%
Self-Employed
0.6%
Government Workers
14.9%
Private For-Profit
84.5%
Industry
Finance
17.3%
Edu/Health
17.0%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Retail
10.0%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Construction
6.2%
Wholesale
5.1%
Transportation
4.6%
Public Admin
4.4%
Agriculture
2.7%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
38.3%
Sales
25.7%
Food Prep
17.3%
Production
15.0%
Construction
3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.1 min
Drove Alone
87.8%
Carpool
4.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.2%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,590
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.1%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
20.4%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
8.5%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
13.3%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 14.3%
Working age (18–64): 85.7%
65 and over: 18.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
76.9%
Latin America
23.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
18.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.4%
Uninsured
7.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.7%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023