Population 152,499 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Beaverton
Household size in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Beaverton run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Portland area. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Beaverton are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Beaverton than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Beaverton
Renters in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Beaverton than nationally: 45.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 30.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Beaverton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Beaverton are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,094 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,410 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,963 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,018 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Beaverton pays $1,963 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,018 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Beaverton
Bachelor's degrees in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Beaverton: 50.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, as it has nationally. Only seven of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Beaverton is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Beaverton
| Period | Beaverton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Beaverton runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Beaverton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverton | 2.47 | 39.7 | 9.4% | 45.4% | 4.9% | 1987 | $1,963 | 50.4% | 92.8% | 4.4% |
| Aloha | 2.80 | 37.0 | 10.3% | 32.7% | 5.7% | 1987 | $2,007 | 34.7% | 88.8% | 4.2% |
| Cedar Mill | 2.89 | 39.1 | 7.6% | 23.7% | 2.4% | 1993 | $2,555 | 72.2% | 97.5% | 7.6% |
| Tigard | 2.36 | 43.0 | 9.0% | 37.8% | 4.4% | 1985 | $1,840 | 49.8% | 95.2% | 4.5% |
| Bull Mountain | 2.88 | 39.4 | 5.9% | 18.0% | 2.2% | 2003 | $2,218 | 61.5% | 94.0% | 3.6% |
| Bethany | 2.91 | 38.6 | 8.1% | 34.0% | 3.5% | 2006 | $2,509 | 72.4% | 98.8% | 3.7% |
| Scholls | 2.81 | 42.0 | 7.7% | 27.0% | 9.1% | 1978 | $1,696 | 37.8% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| Hillsboro | 2.60 | 37.2 | 10.5% | 47.6% | 4.6% | 1992 | $2,012 | 41.9% | 90.6% | 4.7% |
| King City | 2.44 | 46.7 | 9.7% | 22.0% | 3.1% | 1994 | $2,217 | 40.5% | 92.6% | 2.6% |
| Durham | 2.16 | 41.8 | 12.1% | 69.7% | 4.8% | 1991 | $1,724 | 43.0% | 89.7% | 1.3% |
| Lake Oswego | 2.44 | 46.8 | 6.2% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 1979 | $2,246 | 73.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Beaverton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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