Multnomah County, OR

County

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2020 Population

809,869

0.654% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.5

0.806% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.2%

4.38% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$71,425

3.25% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$410,800

6.37% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

446,317

1.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Multnomah County, OR had a population of 810k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $71,425. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Multnomah County, OR grew from 804,606 to 809,869, a 0.654% increase and its median household income grew from $69,176 to $71,425, a 3.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.67%), White (Hispanic) (7.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.25%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%).

None of the households in Multnomah County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Multnomah County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Multnomah County, OR are Portland State University (7,733 degrees awarded in 2021), Portland Community College (4,793 degrees), and Mt Hood Community College (1,839 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Multnomah County, OR was $410,800, and the homeownership rate was 54.4%.

Most people in Multnomah County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Multnomah County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Multnomah County, OR borders Clackamas County, OR, Columbia County, OR, Hood River County, OR, Washington County, OR, Clark County, WA, and Skamania County, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Multnomah County, OR is home to a population of 810k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.8% of Multnomah County, OR residents were born outside of the country (111k people).

In 2020, there were 8.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (558k people) in Multnomah County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 57.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2020 Citizenship

93%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.4% of Multnomah County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Multnomah County, OR was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Multnomah County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Multnomah County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
558k ± 1.04k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
62.1k ± 1.32k
White (Hispanic)
57.7k ± 2.02k

11.8%

Hispanic Population

95.4k people

11.8% of the people in Multnomah County, OR are hispanic (95.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Multnomah County, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Foreign-Born Population

13.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

111k people

13.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

111k people

As of 2020, 13.8% of Multnomah County, OR residents (111k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Multnomah County, OR was 13.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Multnomah County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,031 ± 745
Gulf War (2001-)
6,775 ± 640
Gulf War (1990s)
5,399 ± 509

Multnomah County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Multnomah County, OR employs 446k people. The largest industries in Multnomah County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,694 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,779 people), and Retail Trade (46,176 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($91,164), Utilities ($86,901), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,565).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

446k

2020 Value

± 5,389

1.34%

1 Year growth

± 1.58%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Multnomah County, OR grew at a rate of 1.34%, from 440k employees to 446k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Multnomah County, OR, are Management Occupations (54,095 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (46,702 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (38,010 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Multnomah County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

446k

2020 Value

± 5,389

1.34%

1 Year growth

± 1.58%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Multnomah County, OR grew at a rate of 1.34%, from 440k employees to 446k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Multnomah County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (68,694 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,779 people), and Retail Trade (46,176 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Multnomah County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Multnomah County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,338

Median earning men ± $966

$38,546

Median earning women ± $909

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($76,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,883), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,177).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,853), Public Administration ($52,154), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,344).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

12,009
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,585
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
5,493
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$10.6M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$7.35M
Manufacturing
$6.44M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Multnomah County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 79.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (17.9%), followed by Other (1.66%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (79.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (17.9%)
Republican Party
Other (1.66%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Multnomah County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 79.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (17.9%), followed by Other (1.66%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Multnomah County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Multnomah County, OR awarded 20,931 degrees. The student population of Multnomah County, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 56,640 male students and 82,634 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Multnomah County, OR are White (12,229 and 61.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,657 and 13.4%), Asian (1,602 and 8.06%), and Two or More Races (1,355 and 6.82%).

The largest universities in Multnomah County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (7,733 and 36.9%), Portland Community College (4,793 and 22.9%), and Mt Hood Community College (1,839 and 8.79%).

The most popular majors in Multnomah County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,361 and 11.3%), General Studies (1,429 and 6.83%), and Registered Nursing (842 and 4.02%).

The median tuition costs in Multnomah County, OR are $41,768 for private four year colleges, and $11,433 and $26,391 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Multnomah County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 139,274 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 139,274 students enrolled in Multnomah County, OR, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 75,472 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
575 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
373 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
676 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Multnomah County, OR was General Psychology with 575 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Multnomah County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Portland State University
7,733 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
4,793 degrees awarded
Mt Hood Community College
1,839 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 7,733 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,943 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Multnomah County, OR, which is 0.612 times less than the 12,988 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12,229 degrees mean that there were 4.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,657 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,768) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,470) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,596) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Measure

In 2020, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (878k), High School or Equivalent (788k), and Bachelors Degree (661k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Multnomah County, OR was $410,800 in 2020, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $386,200 to $410,800, a 6.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Multnomah County, OR is 54.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Multnomah County, OR have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Multnomah County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Multnomah County, OR is $71,425. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Multnomah County, OR was Census Tract 46.02 with a value of $189,659, followed by Census Tract 46.01 and Census Tract 69, with respective values of $188,472 and $183,788.

In 2022, 21.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.766%.

Housing

Property

$410,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,592

$182,072

Median Property Taxes

±$2,866

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Multnomah County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Multnomah County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.4%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 54.4% of the housing units in Multnomah County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Multnomah County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 46.02
Census Tract 46.01
Census Tract 69

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Multnomah County, OR was Census Tract 46.02 with a value of $189,659, followed by Census Tract 46.01 and Census Tract 69, with respective values of $188,472 and $183,788.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Multnomah County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,425

Median Household Income

± $918

335k

Number of Households

± 4,639

In 2020, the median household income of the 335k households in Multnomah County, OR grew to $71,425 from the previous year's value of $69,176.

The following chart displays the households in Multnomah County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Multnomah County, OR is from Oregon.

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (58.5%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Public Transit (10.3%)

In 2020, 58.5% of workers in Multnomah County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Multnomah County, OR have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Multnomah County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Multnomah County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Multnomah County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Multnomah County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.766%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Multnomah County, OR (105k out of 795k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Multnomah County, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 474 in Multnomah County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 22.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Multnomah County, OR has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 9.73% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.921% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Multnomah County, OR see 682 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (682 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1014 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 103 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

682 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Multnomah County, OR

Primary care physicians in Multnomah County, OR see an average of 682 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (682 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Multnomah County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.52%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

9.73%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.921%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Multnomah County, OR declined by 2.37% from 6.68% to 6.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Multnomah County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 35.6 in Multnomah County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Multnomah County, OR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.6% in Multnomah County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Multnomah County, OR.

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