Portland Demographics
Portland is comprised of a very diverse mix of cultures and lifestyles. Growing significantly over the decades, it is home to a wide variety of people and is a home to art, culture, cuisine, tourism and industry that draws people from all facets of life.
Population
As of 2000, in Portland there were:
- 223,737 households with an average size of 2.3
- 24.5% - with no children under the age of 18
- 38.1% - are married couples
- 10.8% - single female households
- 47.1% - are non-families
- 34.6% - are individuals
- 9.0% - are 65 and older and the only member of their household
- 118,356 families with an average size of 3
- 529,121 population
- The Portland metropolitan statistical area (Portland and the close suburbs surrounding it) account for a population of over 2 million people, making Portland the 23rd largest metro in the United States.
Age distribution
- 21.1% - under 18
- 10.3% - 18 to 24
- 34.7% - 25 to 44
- 22.4% - 45 to 64
- 11.6% - 65 and older
- Median age is 35
Racial Makeup
- 77.91% - White
- 6.81% - Hispanic or Latino
- 6.64% - African American
- 6.33% - Asian
- 1.06% - Native American
- 0.38% - Pacific Islander
- 3.55% - Other races
- 4.15% - 2 or more races
Income
- Median household income - $40,146
- Median household income for a family - $50,271
- Males median income - $35,279
- Females median income - $29,344
- Per capita income - $22,643
- 13.1% are below the poverty line
- 8.5% of families are below the poverty line