Portland City (East) PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

124,487

0.509% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

1.58% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.3%

5.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,593

9.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$341,800

7.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,584

1.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Portland City (East) PUMA, OR had a population of 124k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $57,593. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR declined from 125,124 to 124,487, a −0.509% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,468 to $57,593, a 9.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.22%).

32.5% of the households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR 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.

89.9% of the residents in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are University of Western States (210438) (522 degrees awarded in 2021), Sumner College (208512) (281 degrees), and Linfield University-School of Nursing (437316) (197 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was $341,800, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Portland City (East) PUMA, OR borders Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, Portland City (Central East) PUMA, OR, Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR, and Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

About the photo: The Broadway Bridge in the Pearl District, Portland, OR

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United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 124k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.3% of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (27.7k people).

In 2021, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.5k people) in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are Spanish (13,055 households), Vietnamese (7,238 households), and Russian (3,918 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,978

Women

50.6%

61,507

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 124,485 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

89.9%

2021 Citizenship

89%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.9% of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was 89%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.5k ± 2.24k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.63k
White (Hispanic)
10.3k ± 1.3k

16%

Hispanic Population

20k people

16% of the people in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are hispanic (20k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
6,492 ± 1,926 people
Mexico
5,657 ± 1,804 people
China
1,530 ± 954 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was Vietnam, the natal country of 6,492 Portland City (East) PUMA, OR residents, followed by Mexico with 5,657 and China with 1,530.

Foreign-Born Population

22.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.7k people

22.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.1k people

As of 2021, 22.3% of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR residents (27.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was 22.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,055 households (11.2%)
Vietnamese
7,238 households (6.18%)
Russian
3,918 households (3.35%)

32.5% of the households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was Spanish. 11.2% of the households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,778 ± 302
Gulf War (2001-)
954 ± 262
Gulf War (1990s)
635 ± 213

Portland City (East) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR employs 57.6k people. The largest industries in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are Restaurants & Food Services (4,052 people), Construction (3,437 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,058 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($120,393), Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($110,495), and Car Dealers ($108,357).

Males in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,492. The income inequality in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,797

Women

48.9%

28,990

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in 2020 was 56,787 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

57.6k

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 56.8k employees to 57.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, are Personal care aides (2,012 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,688 people), and Cooks (1,528 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.6k

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 56.8k employees to 57.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,052 people), Construction (3,437 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,058 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,306

Median earning men ± $1,578

$32,328

Median earning women ± $1,362

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,522), Wholesale Trade ($48,750), and Construction ($45,266).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,902), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,682), and Information ($44,536).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

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

Oregon is currently represented by 6 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 City (East) PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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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

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

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 over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR awarded 1,165 degrees. The student population of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 884 male students and 1,612 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are White (667 and 65.6%), followed by Asian (74 and 7.28%), Two or More Races (73 and 7.19%), and Hispanic or Latino (72 and 7.09%).

The largest universities in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are University of Western States (210438) (522 and 44.8%), Sumner College (208512) (281 and 24.1%), and Linfield University-School of Nursing (437316) (197 and 16.9%).

The most popular majors in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR are Registered Nursing (267 and 22.9%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (185 and 15.9%), and Chiropractic (158 and 13.6%).

The median tuition cost in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR for private four year colleges is $36,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,496 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,496 students enrolled in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,395 records, of which 67.5% were women and 32.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
32 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
197 degree-majors awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was Biblical Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Western States (210438)
522 degrees awarded
Sumner College (208512)
281 degrees awarded
Linfield University-School of Nursing (437316)
197 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Western States (210438) with 522 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 387 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, which is 0.497 times less than the 778 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 667 degrees mean that there were 9.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 74 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 ($36,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,728) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,680) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.65% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.44% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.3k), Some college (24k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was $341,800 in 2021, which is 1.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $319,100 to $341,800, a 7.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is 55.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is $57,593. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$341,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,453

$26,071

Median Property Taxes

±$1,139

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 City (East) PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.6% of the housing units in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$57,593

Median Household Income

± $3,028

46.9k

Number of Households

± 1,811

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR grew to $57,593 from the previous year's value of $52,468.

The following chart displays the households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2021 Wage GINI in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR

0.4

2020 Wage GINI in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.55% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Portland City (East) PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.9%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)

In 2021, 62.9% of workers in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

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

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR (19.9k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.7% of the population of Portland City (East) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 165 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,062 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.27%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR grew by 5.16% from 7.87% to 8.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portland City (East) PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.