Portland, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
645,291
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
13.7%
Median Home
$412,000
Median Income
$71,005
Median Rent
$1,248
Portland SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Portland, OR Crime Report
38,058
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,748.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
132.08%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portland / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 38,058 | 5,748.0 | 3,015.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 3,606 | 544.6 | 284.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 29 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 979 | 147.9 | 54.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,230 | 336.8 | 185.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 34,452 | 5,203.3 | 2,730.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 4,200 | 634.3 | 349.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 23,820 | 3,597.6 | 2,021.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 6,432 | 971.4 | 360.0 | 219.9 |
Portland, OR Cost Of Living
127
Portland's Overall Cost Of Living
Portland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Portland | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 123 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 153 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 87 | 100 | |
Portland, OR Photos
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Population over time in Portland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 645,291 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 639,387 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 630,331 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 620,589 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 612,206 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 602,568 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 594,687 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 585,888 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 576,543 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 566,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portland
| Race | Portland | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 75.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 5.6% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 13.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Portland
| Gender | Portland | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portland for adults over 25
| Education | Portland | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Portland, Oregon
| Income | Portland | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.8% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
