Multnomah County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Multnomah County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Multnomah County, Oregon has a population of 801,477, the 1st most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $88,766 and the median home value is $552,700. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Multnomah County Quick Facts

Population 801,477

Median Household Income $88,766

Median Home Value $552,700

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 38.7 years

Homeownership Rate 53.4%

Affordability Ratio 6.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 48.9%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 12

Population 801,477 1st of 36

Median Income $88,766 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Multnomah County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	803,863	801,477	-0.3%
Median household income	$86,247	$88,766	+2.9%
Median home value	$528,000	$552,700	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Multnomah

$88,766

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Multnomah

$552,700

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.0%

$25K-$50K 14.8%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 44.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

10.9%

$200K+

16.4%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 53.4%

Renter 46.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,646/mo 22.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.6%

18-34

25.7%

35-54

30.9%

55-74

20.2%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Multnomah County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Portland	641,165	$90,919	12.8%	$581,500
Gresham	112,378	$77,795	13.0%	$458,700
Lake Oswego	40,381	$141,549	3.4%	$932,200
Milwaukie	21,392	$86,892	7.9%	$505,100
Cedar Mill	19,471	$164,079	8.2%	$878,300
Troutdale	15,923	$89,337	7.4%	$456,100
Fairview	10,735	$70,107	17.5%	$427,700
West Haven-Sylvan	7,674	$110,200	10.4%	$782,400
Wood Village	4,696	$85,413	16.6%	$311,500
Dunthorpe	1,875	$250,000+	1.2%	$1,459,300
Maywood Park	987	$141,458	4.5%	$582,900
Orient	481	$92,212	0.0%	$936,000

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Population Overview

Multnomah County is located in Oregon with a total population of 801,477. It is the 1st most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Multnomah County is 38.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Multnomah County is $88,766. This is 7% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $552,700. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Multnomah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 1.8%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.4% vs 4.4%).

Education

48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Multnomah County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%. Notably, 19.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Multnomah County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Multnomah County, Oregon?

Multnomah County has a population of 801,477, making it the 1st most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Multnomah County?

The median household income in Multnomah County is $88,766 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Multnomah County, Oregon?

Multnomah County contains 12 Census-designated places.