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Portland, OR

Multnomah CountyElev. 152 m
Population
642,715
Median home
$557,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
152
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Portland

Portland is a city in Oregon with about 642,715 residents. Portland sits in Multnomah County. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $88,792. Homes carry a median value of $557,600, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67%). Around 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
642,715
Median age
38.6
Median household income
$88,792
Per-capita income
$55,312
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
24.6 min
Work from home
25.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Black5.7%
Asian8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts54.8%
Sales & office17.1%
Service14.2%
Production, transportation & material moving9.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$557,600
Median gross rent
$1,596/mo
Owner-occupied
52.8%
Median year built
1966
Households
287,030
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Portland has 152 public schools — 106 elementary, 24 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 46 schools
Reading58%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alliance High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Benson Polytechnic High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cleveland High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
David Douglas High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Franklin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Grant High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hassolo SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Helensview High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jefferson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Leodis V. McDaniel High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Multnomah Inverness SchoolHighGrades 12–12
Parkrose High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime90% above national
Portland733
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 33% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime205% above national
Portland5,946
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Portland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Portland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Multnomah County
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Portland is in Multnomah County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Portland sits in Multnomah County. Elevation ~152 m.

Population trend
659K578K642,71520102024
Map of Portland
Portland, OR
Where Portland is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBend
Historic places

586 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Campbell, David, MemorialPT-658 (motor torpedo boat)Barnes, Frank C., HouseBergman, Joseph, HouseClovelly Garden ApartmentsGrand Stable Building and Adjacent Commercial BuildingHollywood TheatreLytle, Robert F., House
Notable people from Portland
Linus PaulingDouglas EngelbartMatt GroeningJohn ReedMary E. BrunkowDick FosburyRyan CrouserTonya HardingKatee SackhoffGeorge Bernard Dantzig
People searches in Portland
Michael Smith (96)John Smith (86)James Smith (82)David Smith (77)Robert Smith (76)Michael Johnson (76)John Johnson (68)James Johnson (65)Michael Williams (64)William Smith (62)David Johnson (61)Robert Johnson (60)John Williams (57)Michael Brown (56)Michael Jones (56)James Williams (55)David Williams (51)John Brown (51)Robert Williams (51)John Jones (50)William Johnson (49)Mary Smith (49)James Brown (49)James Jones (48)
Nearby cities
Milwaukie (7 mi)Beaverton (9 mi)Lake Oswego (9 mi)Gresham (10 mi)Tigard (10 mi)Happy Valley (10 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Portland, OR (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Portland, Oregon.

Ryan Jay Nelson, 46
Portland · 97211
AKA Ryan Nelson
Miguel Angelo Flores-Quintez-Robison, 30
Portland · Multnomah County · 97211
AKA Miguel Angelo Flores Quintez, Miguel Angel0 Fl0resquintez
Kenneth Jay Adams, 53
Portland · Multnomah County · 97266
AKA Ken Adams
Kenneth William Martin, 53
Portland · Multnomah County · 97206
AKA Marty Jo Martin
Sheldon Lionel Holland, 61
Portland · Multnomah County · 97220
AKA Terrance Taylor, Anthony Johnson
George Obryant King Jr., 61
Portland · 79209
AKA Bryan King, Bryant King
Andrew Charles Hall, 41
Portland · Multnomah County · 97204
AKA Drew Hall, Ashley Hall
Joshua James Roberts, 50
Portland · Multnomah County · 97266
AKA David Antonio Hare
Joshua Ross Kelso, 41
Portland · Multnomah County · 97202
AKA Joshua Ross White, Gabriel Alan Love
Joshua Andrew Thompson, 23
Portland · Multnomah County · 97214
Omari Lateef Degruy, 42
Portland · Multnomah County · 97227
AKA Omari Luteff Degrui, Omari Degrauy
Joshua Alan Brown, 40
Portland · Multnomah County · 97212
AKA Joshua Schroeder, Joshua Allan Brown
James Arthur Morales, 55
Portland · 97203
AKA Charles Harris, James Harris
Charles Evan Johnson, 56
Portland · Wake County · 97215
Donald Scott Davis, 47
Portland · 97123
AKA Don Davis, Donald Davis
Donald Curtis Smith, 68
Portland · Multnomah County · 97219

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Portland — frequently asked

What is the population of Portland, Oregon?
Portland has a population of about 642,715, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Portland?
The median home value in Portland is $557,600, and the median gross rent is $1,596/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Portland safe? What is the crime rate?
Portland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 733 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Portland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Multnomah County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, earthquake, heat wave.
How many schools are in Portland?
Portland has 152 public schools (106 elementary, 24 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Portland?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Portland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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