Population 11,588 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gresham-Rockwood
Household size in Gresham-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.20 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Gresham-Rockwood holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.82, even as the national average fell. Only two of Gresham's ten neighborhoods have larger 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-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 35.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.5 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 37.6 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Gresham-Rockwood is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, mirroring the country.
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-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 12.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 15.0% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Gresham-Rockwood (15.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Gresham. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 Gresham-Rockwood
Renters in Gresham-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 44.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.0% | 47.2% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 44.8% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.9% | 43.7% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gresham-Rockwood rent: 61.9% 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, 24.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has 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 Gresham-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Gresham-Rockwood than nationally: 5.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Gresham as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1981 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1983 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Gresham-Rockwood leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. No other Gresham neighborhood has 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-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $887 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $855 | $1,015 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,106 | $1,231 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,290 | $1,701 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$814 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gresham-Rockwood pays $1,290 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $521 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Gresham neighborhood has lower rents.
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-Rockwood
Bachelor's degrees in Gresham-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 18.2% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 19.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 22.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 22.7% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Gresham-Rockwood have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has a lower 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-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.7% | 85.3% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 84.3% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 85.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 86.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Gresham-Rockwood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Gresham-Rockwood has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Gresham neighborhood.
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-Rockwood
| Period | Gresham-Rockwood | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Gresham-Rockwood: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Gresham-Rockwood has the highest unemployment rate of any Gresham neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country.
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-Rockwood 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-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% |
| Wilkes | 2.55 | 41.4 | 11.7% | 39.3% | 9.6% | 1982 | $1,791 | 24.6% | 88.8% | 3.1% |
| 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-Southwest | 2.89 | 39.3 | 12.5% | 32.0% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,137 | 24.5% | 85.4% | 3.7% |
| Gresham-City Central | 2.37 | 39.7 | 17.9% | 70.6% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,566 | 29.4% | 87.0% | 7.0% |
| Argay | 2.51 | 45.1 | 11.0% | 28.8% | 7.7% | 1966 | $1,926 | 37.7% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| Hazelwood-Mill Park | 2.35 | 40.1 | 16.5% | 57.4% | 6.4% | 1974 | $1,523 | 26.5% | 84.2% | 6.7% |
| Mill Park | 2.48 | 40.5 | 16.0% | 46.8% | 6.2% | 1972 | $1,584 | 21.1% | 84.5% | 7.7% |
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-Rockwood. 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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