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

Portland covers 133.5 sq mi of land at 4815 people per square mile.

About Portland, OR

Portland is a city in Oregon with a population of 642,715. It ranks #1 among cities in Oregon by population. The median age is 38.6, in line with the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Portland is $88,792, above the US median of $74,580. 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $557,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,596. The homeownership rate of 52.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Portland reflects 53.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.6 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	585,429	-	-	estimate
2011	595,451	+10,022	+1.71%	estimate
2012	604,264	+8,813	+1.48%	estimate
2013	609,890	+5,626	+0.93%	estimate
2014	620,510	+10,620	+1.74%	estimate
2015	631,366	+10,856	+1.75%	estimate
2016	642,720	+11,354	+1.80%	estimate
2017	647,924	+5,204	+0.81%	estimate
2018	650,837	+2,913	+0.45%	estimate
2019	654,741	+3,904	+0.60%	estimate
2020	653,166	-1,575	-0.24%	estimate
2021	642,803	-10,363	-1.59%	estimate
2022	636,093	-6,710	-1.04%	estimate
2023	634,314	-1,779	-0.28%	estimate
2024	635,749	+1,435	+0.23%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in Oregon

Eugene (177,520)Salem (176,666)Gresham (112,818)Hillsboro (107,050)Bend (101,472)Beaverton (97,502)Medford (85,794)Springfield (61,642)Corvallis (60,424)Albany (56,773)View all Oregon cities →

Largest counties in Oregon

Multnomah County (803,863)Washington County (600,266)Clackamas County (422,308)Lane County (382,628)Marion County (346,532)

Part of Oregon

Oregon demographic profile All Oregon data →

Metro areas in Oregon

Portland (2,510,529)Salem (435,085)Eugene (382,628)Bend (253,650)Medford (222,563)Albany (129,794)Corvallis (96,359)Grants Pass (88,069)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Portland, OR

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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).