Multnomah County Summary

Life in Multnomah County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Multnomah County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Multnomah County:

  • The population in Multnomah County is 808,098.

  • The median home value in Multnomah County is $493,722.

  • The median income in Multnomah County is $83,668.

  • The median rent in Multnomah County is $1,515.

  • The unemployment rate in Multnomah County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Multnomah County is 12.2%.

  • The average high in Multnomah County is 65.6° and there are 149.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Multnomah County

List Of Cities & Towns in Multnomah County

Portland, OR Population 646,101

Gresham, OR Population 113,525

Lake Oswego, OR Population 40,457

Milwaukie, OR Population 21,195

Cedar Mill, OR Population 19,151

Troutdale, OR Population 16,150

Fairview, OR Population 10,515

West Haven-Sylvan, OR Population 8,376

Wood Village, OR Population 4,548

Maywood Park, OR Population 1,043

Map Of Multnomah County

Multnomah County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Multnomah County is 65.6°.

  • There are 92.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 149.0 inches of rain each year with 2.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:10 hours of sun each day in Multnomah County.

StatMultnomah County
Mean High65.6
Nice Days92.81
Rainfall149.0
Snowfall2.9
Sunny_hours4:10
65.6°
Average High
149.0
Inches of Rain

Multnomah County Photos

Fairview Lake
Source: Wikipedia User Finetooth | CC BY-SA 3.0
Gresham In The Nw
Source: Wikipedia User City of Gresham | CC BY-SA 3.0
Gresham Population Growth
Source: Public Domain
Lakewood Bay Oswego Lake
Source: Wikipedia User Esprqii | CC BY-SA 3.0
Oregon Iron Company Furnace Restored
Source: Wikipedia User Esprqii | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Oswego Railroad Bridge
Source: Public Domain

Multnomah County Demographics

Population over time in Multnomah County

The current population in Multnomah County is 808,098. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 810,011 0.0%
2021 809,869 0.7%
2020 804,606 -

Gender in Multnomah County

  • Multnomah County is 50.1% female with 404,718 female residents.

  • Multnomah County is 49.9% male with 403,380 male residents.

Female
50.1% (404,718)
Male
49.9% (403,380)
Gender Multnomah County OR USA
Female 50.1% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Multnomah County

Multnomah County is:

  • 67.4% White with 544,808 White residents.

  • 5.3% African American with 42,497 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 4,902 American Indian residents.

  • 7.5% Asian with 60,917 Asian residents.

  • 0.6% Hawaiian with 4,912 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 3,610 Other residents.

  • 5.8% Two Or More with 46,954 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.3% Hispanic with 99,498 Hispanic residents.

White
67.4% (544,808)
African American
5.3% (42,497)
American Indian
0.6% (4,902)
Asian
7.5% (60,917)
Hawaiian
0.6% (4,912)
Other
0.4% (3,610)
Two Or More
5.8% (46,954)
Hispanic
12.3% (99,498)

Table: Multnomah County By Race

Race Multnomah County OR USA
White 67.4% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 5.3% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 7.5% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.8% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.3% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Multnomah County, Oregon

  • 4.6% of households in Multnomah County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Multnomah County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Multnomah County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Multnomah County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Multnomah County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Multnomah County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Multnomah County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Multnomah County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Multnomah County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Multnomah County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (37,370)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (31,201)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (47,287)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (48,311)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (79,454)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.0% (120,829)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (102,546)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.3% (147,640)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (81,546)
$200,000 or more
13.8% (111,910)
Income Multnomah County OR USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.0% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.8% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Multnomah County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Multnomah County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (32,323)
9-12th Grade
4% (32,323)
High School / GED
17% (137,376)
Some College
20% (161,619)
Associate's Degree
7% (56,566)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (234,348)
Master's Degree
13% (105,052)
Professional Degree
4% (32,323)
Doctorate Degree
2% (16,161)
Education Multnomah County OR USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 17% 22% 26%
Some College 20% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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