Statistic Northwest Portland Oregon
Population 15,790 650,380 4,217,737
Population density (sq mi) 1,434 4,873 45
Median age 34.4 37.5 39.1
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 45% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 37% 44% 42%
Speak English n/a 81% 85%
Speak Spanish n/a 6% 9%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Northwest is 71% lower than Portland
  • The median age in Northwest is 8% lower than Portland
  • In Northwest 81.35% of the population is White
  • In Northwest 2.88% of the population is Black
  • In Northwest 7.11% of the population is Asian

Compare Portland, OR Demographics

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      Northwest racial demographics

      Race Northwest Portland Oregon
      White 81.35% 75.32% 85.07%
      Black 2.88% 5.89% 1.86%
      Asian 7.11% 8.65% 4.02%
      American Indian 0.95% 0.80% 1.14%
      Native Hawaiian 0.06% 0.66% 0.38%
      Mixed race 6.18% 6.37% 4.41%
      Other race 1.47% 2.31% 3.13%
      In Northwest, 9.8% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Northwest, Portland, OR demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).