The Town FilesMultnomah County, Oregon
801,477 people. The median home is worth $552,700 (typical Oregon town: $394,200) and the median household earns $88,766.
Towns in Multnomah County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 652,503 | $581,500 | $90,919 | 38.8 |
| Gresham | 114,247 | $458,700 | $77,795 | 37.0 |
| Troutdale | 16,300 | $456,100 | $89,337 | 38.1 |
| Fairview | 10,424 | $427,700 | $70,107 | 37.4 |
| Wood Village | 4,387 | $311,500 | $85,413 | 35.0 |
People and housing
| Multnomah County | Typical Oregon town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $552,700 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,646 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $88,766 | $76,221 |
| Median age | 38.7 | 41.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 10.8% |
Jobs and pay
498,988 jobs in 2024, average pay $80,772 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 112 storm events in Multnomah County from 1996 to 2026, with 25 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Multnomah County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| September 3, 2017 | Fire | FM-5203: Eagle Creek Fire |
| February 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4258: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).