2023 ACS Census Data · Population 803,863
Multnomah County is a large county in Oregon with a population of 803,863. The median household income is $86,247, 33% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%, median home value is $528,000, and 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 102% above the national average.
Population
803,863
2023 estimate
Rank #78 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$86,247
Household
Rank #333 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$528,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #94 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
48.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #102 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
19.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% above Oregon avg·33% above national avg
Poverty Rate
4% above Oregon avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
25% above Oregon avg·21% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$52,354
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
48% above Oregon avg·152% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
39% above Oregon avg·70% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% below Oregon avg·26% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below Oregon avg·58% below national avg
Housing Units
367,704
Households
347,392
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,396
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
83% above Oregon avg·102% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Oregon avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
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