Population 5,377 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Plains
Household size in North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in North Plains average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Portland area, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has crept up from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Plains is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Plains: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 North Plains
Renters in North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in North Plains rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than one in five owners (22.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.2 points, even as the national share rose. Only ten of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in North Plains are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Plains is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Only eight of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people 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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $813 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $884 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,204 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,596 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$784 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Plains pays $1,596 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Portland area ($1,794). Rents are up $784 a month from 2006–10, a 96% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 48.0% 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 North Plains
Bachelor's degrees in North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.0 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Plains: 48.0% 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 24.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Plains: 96.0% 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 risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have 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 North Plains
| Period | North Plains | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Plains is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
North Plains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plains | 2.62 | 41.8 | 4.6% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 1997 | $1,596 | 48.0% | 96.0% | 4.9% |
| Schefflin | 2.71 | 47.2 | 4.7% | 22.4% | 6.4% | 1972 | $1,518 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% |
| Greenville | 2.76 | 46.9 | 4.8% | 24.4% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,394 | 32.8% | 96.1% | 0.0% |
| Banks | 2.66 | 40.8 | 10.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 1987 | $1,826 | 40.3% | 95.4% | 5.4% |
| Holbrook | 2.40 | 54.0 | 3.8% | 19.2% | 10.2% | 1976 | $1,631 | 48.0% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| Hillsboro | 2.60 | 37.2 | 10.5% | 47.6% | 4.6% | 1992 | $2,012 | 41.9% | 90.6% | 4.7% |
| Cornelius | 2.85 | 38.8 | 12.4% | 24.1% | 3.2% | 1986 | $1,693 | 21.7% | 79.8% | 4.7% |
| Mountaindale | 2.90 | 35.6 | 9.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1998 | $1,659 | 32.2% | 89.6% | 1.4% |
| Forest Grove | 3.08 | 35.9 | 12.1% | 33.7% | 4.0% | 1984 | $1,437 | 31.9% | 89.4% | 4.4% |
| Bethany | 2.91 | 38.6 | 8.1% | 34.0% | 3.5% | 2006 | $2,509 | 72.4% | 98.8% | 3.7% |
| Manning | 2.30 | 49.5 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 1979 | $1,279 | 46.0% | 97.6% | 4.0% |
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 North Plains. 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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