North Plains, OR Demographics

A map of North Plains's Population by Race

North Plains, Oregon has an estimated population of 3,433, a less than 1% change from the 3,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 14.7% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Plains, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Plains has become less 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 North Plains, that probability was 51.7% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Plains is ranked the 123rd 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). North Plains was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Plains's White Population

2,349 residents of North Plains, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Plains is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. North Plains ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plains's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of North Plains's population has increased from 67.2% to 68.4%.

North Plains is more White than neighboring Hillsboro (52% White), Cornelius (42.3% White), and Forest Grove (58.7% White). North Plains is less White than neighboring Banks (71% White), and Rockcreek (69.8% White).

North Plains's Black Population

214 residents of North Plains, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Plains is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. North Plains ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plains's Black population has grown by an estimated 262.7%. Black residents' share of North Plains's population has increased from 1.7% to 6.2%.

North Plains is more Black than neighboring Hillsboro (2.9% Black), Cornelius (1.3% Black), Banks (0.9% Black), Rockcreek (0.5% Black), and Forest Grove (2.2% Black).

North Plains's Asian Population

504 residents of North Plains, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Plains is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. North Plains ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plains's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Asian residents' share of North Plains's population has increased from 9.9% to 14.7%.

North Plains is more Asian than neighboring Hillsboro (11.3% Asian), Cornelius (1.2% Asian), Banks (1.2% Asian), and Forest Grove (3.7% Asian). North Plains is less Asian than neighboring Rockcreek (16.2% Asian).

North Plains's Hispanic Population

271 residents of North Plains, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Plains is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. North Plains ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plains's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Plains's population has decreased from 12.5% to 7.9%.

North Plains is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro (25.8% Hispanic), Cornelius (51.3% Hispanic), Banks (13% Hispanic), Rockcreek (9.6% Hispanic), and Forest Grove (31.1% Hispanic).

North Plains's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of North Plains, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Plains is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. North Plains ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plains's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Plains's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

North Plains is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cornelius (0.3% Native American/Other), Rockcreek (0.9% Native American/Other), and Forest Grove (1% Native American/Other). North Plains is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsboro (1.7% Native American/Other), and Banks (5% Native American/Other).

North Plains's Multiracial Population

58 residents of North Plains, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Plains is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Plains ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Plains's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Plains's population has decreased from 7.4% to 1.7%.

North Plains is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro (6.2% Multiracial), Cornelius (3.5% Multiracial), Banks (8.9% Multiracial), Rockcreek (3.1% Multiracial), and Forest Grove (3.3% 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.