Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

2.52M

2024 Median Age

39.3

0.512% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.52%

0.261% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$97,436

3.03% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$559,400

6.25% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1.31M

0.594% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are Portland State University (6,130 degrees awarded in 2024), Portland Community College (4,538 degrees), and Clark College (1,877 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was $559,400, and the homeownership rate was 61.7%.

Most people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was 2 cars per household.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA borders Astoria, OR, Centralia, WA, Hood River, OR, Longview, WA, Salem, OR, The Dalles, OR, and Yakima, WA.

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United States Oregon Washington

Population & Diversity

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is home to a population of 2.52M people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.6% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents were born outside of the country (319k people).

In 2024, there were 9.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.72M people) in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 178k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 129k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2024 Citizenship

94.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.2% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.72M ± 2.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
178k ± 2.19k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 3.29k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

351k people

13.9% of the people in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are hispanic (351k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
391,971 ± 15,119 people
India
136,879 ± 9,032 people
China
114,669 ± 8,274 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 391,971 Oregon residents, followed by India with 136,879 and China with 114,669.

Foreign-Born Population

12.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

319k people

12.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

313k people

As of 2024, 12.6% of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA residents (319k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
41,162 ± 1,430
Gulf War (2001-)
30,297 ± 1,529
Gulf War (1990s)
19,957 ± 1,128

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.

Health

94.5% of the population of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

1,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,064 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA declined by 5.32% from 5.85% to 5.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA employs 1.31M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (189,052 people), Manufacturing (159,770 people), and Retail Trade (147,291 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($146,923), Utilities ($108,556), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($88,408).

Employment

Occupations

1.31M

2024 Value

± 9,485

0.594%

1 Year growth

± 1.01%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew at a rate of 0.594%, from 1.3M employees to 1.31M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, are Management Occupations (166,334 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (130,889 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (114,436 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.31M

2024 Value

± 9,485

0.594%

1 Year growth

± 1.01%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew at a rate of 0.594%, from 1.3M employees to 1.31M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (189,052 people), Manufacturing (159,770 people), and Retail Trade (147,291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, though some of these residents may live in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,353

Median earning men ± $723

$48,869

Median earning women ± $522

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($93,232), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,245), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,584).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($69,077), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,367), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,151).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,530
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5,502
Construction
4,752
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$10.6M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$9.76M
Manufacturing
$8.74M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon and Washington went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.44%).

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon and Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon and Washington is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. Showing the available data for Oregon and Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.44%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon and Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon and Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon and Washington.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Oregon and Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon and Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA awarded 24,349 degrees. The student population of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 35,807 male students and 51,992 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are White (13,895 and 59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (3,909 and 16.6%), Asian (1,909 and 8.12%), and Two or More Races (1,538 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA by number of degrees awarded are Portland State University (6,130 and 25.2%), Portland Community College (4,538 and 18.6%), and Clark College (1,877 and 7.71%).

The most popular majors in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,698 and 11.1%), Registered Nursing (1,327 and 5.45%), and General Studies (1,113 and 4.57%).

The median tuition costs are $49,615 for private four year colleges, and $7,011 and $18,995 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 87,799 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 87,799 students enrolled in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 45,112 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
999 degrees awarded
General Psychology
619 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
333 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was Registered Nursing with 999 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Portland State University
6,130 degrees awarded
Portland Community College
4,538 degrees awarded
Clark College
1,877 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Portland State University with 6,130 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 9,278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, which is 0.616 times less than the 15,071 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 13,895 degrees mean that there were 3.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,909 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,615) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,755) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA was $559,400 in 2024, which is 1.68 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $526,500 to $559,400, a 6.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is 61.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$559,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,566

$622,968

Median Property Taxes

±$5,741

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.7%

Homeownership

2024

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.7% of the housing units in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,436

Median Household Income

± $858

1.01M

Number of Households

± 8,299

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.01M households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA grew to $97,436 from the previous year's value of $94,573.

The following chart displays the households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is from Oregon.

0.468

2024 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00769% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (61.3%)
Worked At Home (22.7%)
Carpooled (7.48%)

In 2024, 61.3% of workers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (237k out of 2.49M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.