Portland, OR

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Portland

Rose Quarter / Lloyd District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Portland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

53.8%

Households with Children

22.0%

School Enrollment K-12

51,815

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 12.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.5%
Working Age (35-54): 32.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 14.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.6%
High School / GED: 14.6%
Some College or Associate's: 25.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.6%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 25.6%
Living Alone: 52.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
Asian: 8.0%
Black or African American: 5.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 39.3%
South Asian: 8.8%
Southeast Asian: 44.5%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 66.7%
Puerto Rican: 4.6%
Cuban: 3.9%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 9.1%
South American: 7.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 58.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 11.8%
Caribbean: 2.4%
Other Black: 27.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 37.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.5%
Spanish: 6.7%
European & Indo-European: 3.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.9%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 7.0%
Not Enrolled: 79.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources