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Population Review

Census ACS · #25 MSA

Portland Metro Area

The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,510,529 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $94,573 and the median home value is $526,500.

2,510,529

Population

375

People / sq mi

$94,573

Median Income

$526,500

Median Home Value

The Portland CBSA covers 6,687 sq mi of land at 375.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.0%
Black or African American3.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.8%

Economy & Income

$94,573

Median Household Income

$50,158

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Portland metro's price level is 105.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.4% higher the US average. The local median income of $94,573 has the buying power of $89,710 in average-priced US metros.

105.4

Price Level (US = 100)

$89,710

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$94,573

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$526,500

Median Home Value

$1,654

Median Rent

62.0%

Homeownership

Education

92.8%

High School+

42.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.7%

Drive Alone

20.4%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

43.7%

Foreign Born

Portland spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Washington

Largest counties in Washington

Part of Washington

Other metros

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Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,510,529 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #25 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Portland metro area is $94,573, with a per capita income of $50,158.

The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa CBSA spans 2 states: Washington, Oregon.

Data for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa CBSA (38900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.