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Population and households in Gresham-City Central
Household size in Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Gresham-City Central are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has smaller households.
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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 35.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 37.6 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Gresham-City Central is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Gresham as a whole, where the median age is 37.6. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Few Gresham neighborhoods are older: only two of 10.
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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 15.0% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Gresham-City Central: 17.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Gresham's ten neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Gresham-City Central
Renters in Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 44.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 47.2% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 44.8% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 43.7% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gresham-City Central rent: 70.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 17.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Gresham-City Central has the highest share of renters of any Gresham neighborhood.
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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Gresham-City Central: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Even so, the rate is higher than in Gresham as a whole (6.1%). Only one other Gresham neighborhood has a higher 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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1981 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1983 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Gresham-City Central is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Of Gresham's ten neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $897 | $887 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $803 | $1,015 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,150 | $1,231 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,566 | $1,701 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$669 | +$814 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gresham-City Central pays $1,566 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Gresham as a whole ($1,701). The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Gresham-City Central
Bachelor's degrees in Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 18.2% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 19.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 22.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 22.7% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Gresham-City Central (29.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in Gresham as a whole (22.7%). Only one other Gresham neighborhood has 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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 85.3% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 84.3% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 85.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 86.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Gresham-City Central never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Gresham.
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 Gresham-City Central
| Period | Gresham-City Central | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Gresham-City Central than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Only two of Gresham's ten neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Gresham-City Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham-City Central | 2.37 | 39.7 | 17.9% | 70.6% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,566 | 29.4% | 87.0% | 7.0% |
| Gresham-Northwest | 2.45 | 42.3 | 15.3% | 53.3% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,498 | 26.5% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| Gresham-Gresham Butte | 2.58 | 43.8 | 6.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 1987 | $1,391 | 38.6% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| Gresham-North Central | 2.48 | 32.3 | 14.5% | 56.3% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,743 | 24.6% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Gresham-Mt. Hood | 2.98 | 29.4 | 23.5% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,601 | 19.2% | 75.8% | 6.8% |
| Gresham-Northeast | 2.35 | 34.4 | 21.3% | 59.5% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,708 | 14.4% | 87.9% | 8.1% |
| Gresham-Southwest | 2.89 | 39.3 | 12.5% | 32.0% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,137 | 24.5% | 85.4% | 3.7% |
| Gresham-Kelly Creek | 2.82 | 36.0 | 13.5% | 32.6% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,690 | 27.6% | 92.2% | 6.6% |
| Gresham-Rockwood | 2.87 | 35.0 | 15.8% | 61.9% | 5.6% | 1975 | $1,290 | 14.9% | 73.4% | 8.6% |
| Gresham-North Gresham | 2.48 | 36.4 | 15.7% | 48.8% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,533 | 15.1% | 84.6% | 4.2% |
| Centennial | 2.77 | 40.9 | 14.8% | 44.4% | 6.6% | 1974 | $1,581 | 18.3% | 79.6% | 6.1% |
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 Gresham-City Central. 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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