Portland, OR Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, Oregon had a population of 652,503 in 2020. It was 66.4% White, 5.7% Black, 8.0% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Portland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is the most populous. 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).

Portland's White Population

433,445 residents of Portland identify as White, or 66.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Portland slightly less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is ranked #367 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more White than neighboring Vancouver (66.1% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Maywood Park (76.1% White), Dunthorpe (82.9% White), Milwaukie (78.8% White), and West Haven-Sylvan (75.3% White).

Portland's Black Population

36,975 residents of Portland identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Maywood Park (2.7% Black), Dunthorpe (0.4% Black), Milwaukie (1.5% Black), Vancouver (3.1% Black), and West Haven-Sylvan (1.4% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

52,245 residents of Portland identify as Asian, or 8.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Asian than neighboring Maywood Park (7% Asian), Dunthorpe (5% Asian), Milwaukie (2.5% Asian), and Vancouver (5.3% Asian). Portland is less Asian than neighboring West Haven-Sylvan (8.3% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

72,336 residents of Portland identify as Hispanic, or 11.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is ranked #115 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Maywood Park (8.8% Hispanic), Dunthorpe (4.8% Hispanic), Milwaukie (8.6% Hispanic), and West Haven-Sylvan (6.9% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Vancouver (16% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

12,146 residents of Portland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is ranked #145 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maywood Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Dunthorpe (0.6% Native American/Other), Milwaukie (1.7% Native American/Other), and West Haven-Sylvan (1% Native American/Other). Portland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vancouver (2.9% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

45,356 residents of Portland identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Portland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Portland is ranked #92 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Maywood Park (4.8% Multiracial), Dunthorpe (6.3% Multiracial), Milwaukie (6.9% Multiracial), and Vancouver (6.6% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring West Haven-Sylvan (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.