In 2023, the population of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area in the United States was about 2.5 million people. This is a slight decrease from the previous year.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Portland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (MSA) (LAUMT413890000000005) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Portland, OR, WA, household survey, employment, persons, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Portland population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Portland across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Portland was 630,498, a 0.66% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Portland population was 634,668, a decline of 1.32% compared to a population of 643,179 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Portland increased by 100,601. In this period, the peak population was 654,378 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Portland is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Portland population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Portland Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (MSA) (LAUMT413890000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Portland, OR, WA, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, and USA.

A dataset listing Oregon cities by population for 2024.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Portland by race. It includes the population of Portland across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Portland across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Portland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.30% are white, 0.49% are Black or African American, 0.87% are Asian, 4.04% are some other race and 7.30% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Portland
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Portland is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Portland total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Portland Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (MSA) (LAUMT413890000000004) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Portland, OR, WA, household survey, unemployment, persons, and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Portland city, Oregon. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (MSA) (LAUMT413890000000003A) from 1990 to 2024 about Portland, OR, WA, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

This data set contains the U.S. Census Bureau's year 2010 block group boundaries for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Includes population (POP), dwelling units (DU), race and Hispanic attributes. Source: Census redistricting data [P.L. 94-171] summary files.

This data set contains the U.S. Census Bureau's year 2010 block group boundaries for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Includes population (POP), dwelling units (DU), race and Hispanic attributes. Source: Census redistricting data [P.L. 94-171] summary files.