Metzger, OR Demographics

A map of Metzger's Population by Race

Metzger, Oregon has an estimated population of 3,714, a large decrease from the 4,272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 8.5% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metzger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metzger has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Metzger, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metzger is ranked the 119th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Metzger was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metzger's White Population

2,579 residents of Metzger, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metzger is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Metzger ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metzger's White population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Metzger's population has decreased from 71.5% to 69.4%.

Metzger is more White than neighboring Tigard (67.4% White), Raleigh Hills (63.5% White), and Durham (58.9% White). Metzger is less White than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (80.2% White), and West Slope (78.2% White).

Metzger's Black Population

53 residents of Metzger, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metzger is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Metzger ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metzger's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Black residents' share of Metzger's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

Metzger is more Black than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (0.5% Black). Metzger is less Black than neighboring Raleigh Hills (4.4% Black), West Slope (2.6% Black), and Durham (2.4% Black).

Metzger's Asian Population

151 residents of Metzger, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metzger is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Metzger ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metzger's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Asian residents' share of Metzger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Metzger is more Asian than neighboring Durham (3.3% Asian). Metzger is less Asian than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (5.4% Asian), Tigard (8.9% Asian), Raleigh Hills (8.3% Asian), and West Slope (4.2% Asian).

Metzger's Hispanic Population

591 residents of Metzger, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metzger is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Metzger ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metzger's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Metzger's population has increased from 13.8% to 15.9%.

Metzger is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (7.3% Hispanic), Tigard (14.2% Hispanic), Raleigh Hills (14.1% Hispanic), and West Slope (9.7% Hispanic). Metzger is less Hispanic than neighboring Durham (28.3% Hispanic).

Metzger's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Metzger, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metzger is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Metzger ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metzger's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metzger's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.7%.

Metzger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Raleigh Hills (0.6% Native American/Other). Metzger is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tigard (1.3% Native American/Other), West Slope (0.9% Native American/Other), and Durham (2.7% Native American/Other).

Metzger's Multiracial Population

314 residents of Metzger, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metzger is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Metzger ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metzger's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Metzger's population has increased from 6.3% to 8.5%.

Metzger is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (6.2% Multiracial), Tigard (6.7% Multiracial), West Slope (4.4% Multiracial), and Durham (4.5% Multiracial). Metzger is less Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh Hills (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.