Population 10,503 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cathedral Park
Household size in Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Cathedral Park is a place of small households, averaging 1.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.27, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Cathedral Park are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Cathedral Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Cathedral Park
Renters in Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.0% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Cathedral Park than nationally: 44.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly one in five owners (19.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.6% of homes in Cathedral Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Portland neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Cathedral Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast 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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $884 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $939 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,339 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,729 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$845 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cathedral Park pays $1,729 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $845 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.5% 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 west; the highest are in the north.
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 Cathedral Park
Bachelor's degrees in Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.2% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Cathedral Park: 54.2% 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. The share with a degree has risen 19.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Cathedral Park: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Cathedral Park
| Period | Cathedral Park | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cathedral Park is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, 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).
Cathedral Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Park | 1.97 | 39.9 | 7.5% | 44.0% | 2.6% | 1965 | $1,729 | 54.2% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| St. Johns | 3.12 | 31.0 | 13.0% | 44.7% | 4.2% | 1973 | $1,643 | 25.4% | 78.3% | 4.2% |
| University Park | 2.69 | 26.3 | 5.1% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 1949 | $2,032 | 49.8% | 96.4% | 6.9% |
| Portsmouth | 2.55 | 34.1 | 12.8% | 44.7% | 6.4% | 1965 | $1,607 | 40.6% | 83.8% | 8.5% |
| Kenton | 2.30 | 38.5 | 10.7% | 34.5% | 7.1% | 1951 | $1,785 | 52.7% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| Arbor Lodge | 2.29 | 38.1 | 10.3% | 31.7% | 3.1% | 1942 | $1,980 | 62.0% | 97.1% | 4.1% |
| Overlook | 2.19 | 38.6 | 5.8% | 40.5% | 5.3% | 1952 | $1,907 | 67.4% | 96.8% | 3.3% |
| Forest Park | 2.53 | 44.1 | 4.5% | 15.0% | 5.3% | 1989 | $2,184 | 81.5% | 98.8% | 3.6% |
| Woodlawn | 2.11 | 39.2 | 7.6% | 45.0% | 5.2% | 1947 | $1,699 | 54.8% | 95.6% | 8.4% |
| Esther Short | 1.34 | 42.3 | 3.0% | 84.6% | 7.4% | 2008 | $1,729 | 43.0% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| Bridgeton | 2.54 | 38.2 | 15.4% | 44.9% | 9.1% | 1989 | $1,770 | 37.3% | 89.5% | 3.2% |
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 Cathedral Park. 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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