Portland, OR Demographics

A map of Portland's Population by Race

Portland, Oregon has an estimated population of 641,165, a slight decrease from the 652,503 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 8.0% Asian, 7.2% Multiracial, 5.5% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Portland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Portland has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Portland, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Portland is ranked the 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). Portland was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Portland's White Population

421,689 residents of Portland, or 65.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Portland is lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Portland ranks 367th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Portland's population has decreased from 66.4% to 65.8%.

Portland is more White than neighboring Vancouver (65.3% White). Portland is less White than neighboring Maywood Park (81.9% White), Dunthorpe (80% White), Milwaukie (78.6% White), and West Haven-Sylvan (72% White).

Portland's Black Population

35,307 residents of Portland, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Portland is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Portland ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Portland is more Black than neighboring Maywood Park (2.5% Black), Dunthorpe (1.1% Black), Milwaukie (1.9% Black), Vancouver (3.1% Black), and West Haven-Sylvan (1.1% Black).

Portland's Asian Population

51,090 residents of Portland, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Portland is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Portland ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Portland is more Asian than neighboring Maywood Park (2.8% Asian), Dunthorpe (5.8% Asian), Milwaukie (2.6% Asian), Vancouver (5.3% Asian), and West Haven-Sylvan (7.1% Asian).

Portland's Hispanic Population

76,761 residents of Portland, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Portland is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Portland ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Portland's population has increased from 11.1% to 12.0%.

Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Maywood Park (8.5% Hispanic), Dunthorpe (4.7% Hispanic), Milwaukie (8.8% Hispanic), and West Haven-Sylvan (10.6% Hispanic). Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Vancouver (16.8% Hispanic).

Portland's Native American/Other Population

9,899 residents of Portland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Portland is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Portland ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maywood Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Dunthorpe (0.7% Native American/Other), Milwaukie (0.9% Native American/Other), and West Haven-Sylvan (0.7% Native American/Other). Portland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vancouver (2.5% Native American/Other).

Portland's Multiracial Population

46,419 residents of Portland, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Portland is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Portland ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Portland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Portland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Maywood Park (3.6% Multiracial), and Vancouver (7% Multiracial). Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunthorpe (7.6% Multiracial), and West Haven-Sylvan (8.4% 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.