97209 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 97209, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

97209 is a zip code in Multnomah County, Oregon, which covers Portland West, with a total population of 19,632 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 97209 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 97209.

The estimated population of people living in 97209 is 19,632, with a median age of 39.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 97209 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,632
 -0.97% +18.93%
2020
19,824
+4.44%
-
2019
18,982
+7.94%
-
2018
17,585
+6.53%
-
2017
16,507
 - -

Population of 97209 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 97209 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75%
80.1%
 -6.37%
Black/African American
3.1%
3.9%
 -20.51%
Native
1%
0.3%
 +233.33%
Hispanic
7.5%
6.3%
 +19.05%
Asian
7.8%
4.8%
 +62.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
4.6%
 +13.04%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 97209 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 97209 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 97209 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 97209 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.3 +0.77% 40.4 +0.75% 38 0%
2020 39 -2.26% 40.1 -0.74% 38 -1.04%
2019 39.9 +1.79% 40.4 +2.28% 38.4 -1.29%
2018 39.2 +0.77% 39.5 +2.6% 38.9 -2.75%
2017 38.9 - 38.5 - 40 -

The median age of the 97209 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 97209 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 292 +27.39% 172 +22.34% 314 209
10 to 19 139 +13.17% 99 +128.19% 141 181
20 to 29 1,678 +13.31% 1,633 +31.14% 1,891 2,153
30 to 39 2,617 -4.34% 1,836 +37.91% 2,468 2,630
40 to 49 1,226 +31.07% 791 +51.7% 1,644 1,259
50 to 59 832 +61.78% 912 +36.45% 1,439 1,283
60 to 69 1,493 -14.2% 1,291 -15.83% 1,240 1,080
70+ 751 +4.78% 745 +23.48% 770 930

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 97209 zip code is $72,323.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 97209.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,248.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,722.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 97209 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 97209, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 97209 is currently $111,414.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

13.35% of households in 97209 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 97209 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 97209 is $77,990.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 97209 by the total population of 97209.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 97209 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 97209 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    56.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 97209 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 97209 zip over the age of 16 is 18,891.

Of those people, a total of 70.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 97209 is 66.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 97209 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 104 26.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,380 65.80% 12.20%
25 to 29 years 2,664 92.10% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 2,636 82.70% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 4,192 89.40% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 2,590 75.30% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 1,305 74.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,138 43.10% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,057 23.40% 5.00%
75 years and over 825 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 97209. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,933 72.30% 5.70%
Black or African American 636 47.20% 5.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 154 44.80% 0.00%
Asian 1,563 62.80% 4.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 53 100.00% 0.00%
Other 189 93.10% 6.80%
Two or more races 1,363 63.80% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,412 84.60% 5.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,134 71.40% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 97209 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 97209 is 12,506, with median earnings of $68,815.00.

Women in 97209 are earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,506 $68,815.00
Male 6,020 $86,358.00
Female 6,486 $59,577.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 97209 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,193 $102,132.00
Business and Financial 1,520 $98,259.00
Computer and Mathematical 757 $91,691.00
Architecture and Engineering 196 $76,136.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 321 $67,235.00
Community and Social Service 267 $49,659.00
Legal 536 $157,982.00
Educational and Library 608 $54,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 444 $58,659.00
Healthcare Practitioners 869 $91,696.00
Healthcare Support 388 $31,037.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 291 $31,222.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 346 $18,830.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $6,518.00
Personal Care and Service 335 $32,422.00
Sales 1,162 $71,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,150 $41,938.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 216 $77,759.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $34,095.00
Production 236 $39,946.00
Transportation and Material Moving 279 $62,933.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 97209 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 97209.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,072 $150,690.00 1,121 $67,274.00
Business and Financial 855 $132,522.00 665 $71,683.00
Computer and Mathematical 596 $106,265.00 161 $66,328.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $88,092.00 30 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 208 $98,351.00 113 $49,673.00
Community and Social Service 91 $80,179.00 176 $49,427.00
Legal 151 $92,014.00 385 $158,343.00
Educational and Library 155 $67,422.00 453 $52,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 146 $36,250.00 298 $59,634.00
Healthcare Practitioners 312 $207,688.00 557 $74,336.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 381 $30,972.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 248 $30,000.00 43 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $28,839.00 299 $18,431.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $6,027.00 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $30,227.00 241 $50,267.00
Sales 606 $84,444.00 556 $67,614.00
Office and Administrative Support 410 $42,955.00 740 $41,518.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 216 $77,759.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $33,858.00 11 $0.00
Production 160 $49,239.00 76 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $33,971.00 159 $63,606.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,794 households in 97209, with an average household size of 1.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,836 families living in the 97209 zip code with an average family size of 2.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 97209:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,374 205 257 10,958
Average Household Size 2.2 2.32 2.67 1.17
Total Families 2,374 205 257 0
Average Household Size 2.19 2.2 2.39 0

Poverty

Of the 2,836 families living in 97209, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 97209:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,541 housing units in 97209.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,794 88.76%
Vacant 1,747 11.24%

65.76% of the total 15,541 housing units in 97209 are rental units. This is approximately 10,220 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,218 are occupied by the owner - or 20.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 97209 is $1,477.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 97209 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    356
  • Less than $500
    971
  • $500 to $999
    1,716
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,528
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,878
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,151
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    374
  • $3,000 or more
    602

Property Value

The median value of a property in 97209 is $555,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 97209 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    24
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    70
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    319
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    992
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,290
  • $1,000,000 or more
    509

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 97209. The chart below shows the number of properties in 97209 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,283
  • 1940 to 1949
    376
  • 1950 to 1959
    503
  • 1960 to 1969
    489
  • 1970 to 1979
    584
  • 1980 to 1989
    672
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,315
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,562
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,720
  • 2014 or later
    37

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 97209 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,507
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,519
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,645
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    123

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 97209 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 97209 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 97209.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    274
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    884
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,372
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,029
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,698
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    726
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    717
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    283
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    195
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    517
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    349
  • 90 or more minutes
    181

Summary

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