Portland, OR population by race
The table below shows Portland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 465,878 | 72.11% |
| Black or African American | 37,986 | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,292 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 54,516 | 8.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3,588 | 0.56% |
| Some other race | 18,243 | 2.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 59,598 | 9.22% |
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Portland population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Portland has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Portland's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Portland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 72.11% are white, 5.88% are Black or African American, 0.97% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.44% are Asian, 0.56% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.82% are some other race and 9.22% are multiracial.
Portland 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Portland is White with a population of 465,878 (72.11% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 59,598 (9.22% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Portland, OR
By ethnicity, 66,368 (10.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 579,733 (89.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Portland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 441,135 (76.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Portland, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Portland's Non-Hispanic population.
Portland Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 441,135 | 76.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 36,888 | 6.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3,718 | 0.64% |
| Asian alone | 53,746 | 9.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3,504 | 0.60% |
| Some other race alone | 3,161 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 37,581 | 6.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Portland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 44,573 (67.16% of the total Hispanic population).
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Portland, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Portland's Hispanic population.
Portland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 44,573 | 67.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,197 | 4.82% |
| Cuban | 2,521 | 3.80% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 16,077 | 24.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Portland, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.27% of Portland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Portland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 44,573 (67.16% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Portland, OR have?
Portland, OR has 37,986 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Portland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Portland, OR?
With 89.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Portland.
That being said, with a 8.44% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Portland.
What is the majority race in Portland, OR?
With a population of 465,878 (72.11% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Portland.
Asians are second largest race in Portland, with 8.44% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
