Portland, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Portland, Oregon is 642,715 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Oregon. The median household income is $88,792, the median home value is $557,600, and the median age is 38.6.
The population has grown 8.6% since 2010 (585,429 → 635,749).
642,715
Population
4815
People / sq mi
$88,792
Median Income
$557,600
Median Home Value
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Portland covers 133.5 sq mi of land at 4815 people per square mile.
About Portland, OR
Remote work is unusually prominent in Portland: 25.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Portland is a city in Oregon with a population of 642,715. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Oregon nationally.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $88,792 — above the US median of $78,538. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $557,600, with typical rent around $1,596.
College attainment is above the local norm at 53.5%, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 25.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Portland — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Portland city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Portland city had a population of 585,429 in 2010 and 635,749 in 2024, a 8.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 654,741 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.
635,749
Population (2024)
585,429
Population (2010)
654,741
Peak (2019)
0.60%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 585,429 |
| 2011 | 595,451 |
| 2012 | 604,264 |
| 2013 | 609,890 |
| 2014 | 620,510 |
| 2015 | 631,366 |
| 2016 | 642,720 |
| 2017 | 647,924 |
| 2018 | 650,837 |
| 2019 | 654,741 |
| 2020 | 653,166 |
| 2021 | 642,803 |
| 2022 | 636,093 |
| 2023 | 634,314 |
| 2024 | 635,749 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$88,792
Median Household Income
$55,312
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$557,600
Median Home Value
$1,596
Median Rent
52.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.3%
High School+
53.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.3%
Drive Alone
50.5%
Public Transit
25.3%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
48.0%
Foreign Born
82.2%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Common questions about Portland, OR
Frequently Asked Questions
Portland, Oregon has a population of 642,715 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Oregon.
The median household income in Portland, Oregon is $88,792, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Portland, Oregon is $557,600, with median monthly rent at $1,596 and a homeownership rate of 52.8%.
The median age in Portland, Oregon is 38.6 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has grown 8.6% since 2010 (585,429 → 635,749).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.