Population 6,326 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gresham-Northwest
Household size in Gresham-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.01 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Gresham-Northwest run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Gresham's ten neighborhoods, only two have 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-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 35.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 37.6 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +2.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Gresham-Northwest skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Gresham neighborhood is older.
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-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 15.0% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Gresham-Northwest: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Gresham. The single-parent share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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-Northwest
Renters in Gresham-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3% | 44.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.5% | 47.2% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 44.8% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 43.7% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Gresham-Northwest: 53.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Gresham-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Gresham-Northwest than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Among Gresham's ten neighborhoods, though, only two have 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-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1983 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Gresham-Northwest are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of Gresham's ten neighborhoods, only two have older 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-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $900 | $887 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,015 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,231 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,498 | $1,701 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$598 | +$814 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gresham-Northwest pays $1,498 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Gresham overall ($1,701). Rent has climbed $598 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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-Northwest
Bachelor's degrees in Gresham-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 18.2% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 19.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 22.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 22.7% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Gresham-Northwest than nationally: 26.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in Gresham overall (22.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 85.3% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 84.3% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 85.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 86.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gresham-Northwest: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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-Northwest
| Period | Gresham-Northwest | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gresham-Northwest is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Gresham as a whole (5.5%). Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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-Northwest 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-Northwest | 2.45 | 42.3 | 15.3% | 53.3% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,498 | 26.5% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| Gresham-North Central | 2.48 | 32.3 | 14.5% | 56.3% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,743 | 24.6% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Gresham-City Central | 2.37 | 39.7 | 17.9% | 70.6% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,566 | 29.4% | 87.0% | 7.0% |
| Gresham-Southwest | 2.89 | 39.3 | 12.5% | 32.0% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,137 | 24.5% | 85.4% | 3.7% |
| Gresham-Rockwood | 2.87 | 35.0 | 15.8% | 61.9% | 5.6% | 1975 | $1,290 | 14.9% | 73.4% | 8.6% |
| Gresham-Gresham Butte | 2.58 | 43.8 | 6.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 1987 | $1,391 | 38.6% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| Centennial | 2.77 | 40.9 | 14.8% | 44.4% | 6.6% | 1974 | $1,581 | 18.3% | 79.6% | 6.1% |
| Gresham-North Gresham | 2.48 | 36.4 | 15.7% | 48.8% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,533 | 15.1% | 84.6% | 4.2% |
| Gresham-Northeast | 2.35 | 34.4 | 21.3% | 59.5% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,708 | 14.4% | 87.9% | 8.1% |
| Gresham-Mt. Hood | 2.98 | 29.4 | 23.5% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,601 | 19.2% | 75.8% | 6.8% |
| Gresham-Kelly Creek | 2.82 | 36.0 | 13.5% | 32.6% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,690 | 27.6% | 92.2% | 6.6% |
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-Northwest. 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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