Population 25,843 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Powellhurst-Gilbert
Household size in Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Powellhurst-Gilbert average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.69, even as the national average fell. Only two of Portland's 64 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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Powellhurst-Gilbert is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.2, as it has nationally. Powellhurst-Gilbert is younger than at least four in five Portland neighborhoods.
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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Powellhurst-Gilbert (20.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.2 points, even as the national share fell. Few Portland neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 64.
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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
Renters in Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Powellhurst-Gilbert than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (30.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Powellhurst-Gilbert: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Powellhurst-Gilbert are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $846 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $954 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,234 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,684 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$837 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Powellhurst-Gilbert pays $1,684 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Portland area overall ($1,794). Rents are up $837 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.7% 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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
Bachelor's degrees in Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Powellhurst-Gilbert: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.3 points, mirroring the country. Only two of Portland's 64 neighborhoods have 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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.2% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Powellhurst-Gilbert never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, as it has nationally. Of Portland's 64 neighborhoods, only two have a lower 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 Powellhurst-Gilbert
| Period | Powellhurst-Gilbert | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Powellhurst-Gilbert runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.5 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).
Powellhurst-Gilbert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powellhurst-Gilbert | 2.78 | 37.4 | 20.9% | 49.9% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,684 | 22.5% | 82.9% | 7.8% |
| Mill Park | 2.48 | 40.5 | 16.0% | 46.8% | 6.2% | 1972 | $1,584 | 21.1% | 84.5% | 7.7% |
| Lents | 2.55 | 38.9 | 15.4% | 45.8% | 8.0% | 1972 | $1,703 | 28.6% | 86.9% | 6.0% |
| Pleasant Valley | 3.05 | 38.6 | 12.0% | 23.8% | 4.2% | 1994 | $2,190 | 35.9% | 88.1% | 4.6% |
| Hazelwood-Mill Park | 2.35 | 40.1 | 16.5% | 57.4% | 6.4% | 1974 | $1,523 | 26.5% | 84.2% | 6.7% |
| Centennial | 2.77 | 40.9 | 14.8% | 44.4% | 6.6% | 1974 | $1,581 | 18.3% | 79.6% | 6.1% |
| Foster-Powell | 2.30 | 41.4 | 6.7% | 36.3% | 4.4% | 1960 | $1,756 | 49.0% | 93.2% | 6.0% |
| Montavilla | 2.23 | 40.5 | 10.9% | 35.7% | 7.3% | 1953 | $1,677 | 54.4% | 91.5% | 7.0% |
| Mount Scott | 2.24 | 38.2 | 11.4% | 33.1% | 4.9% | 1950 | $1,749 | 56.6% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| South Tabor | 2.36 | 40.4 | 7.5% | 35.2% | 9.2% | 1957 | $1,791 | 57.3% | 96.5% | 4.9% |
| West Mt. Scott | 2.62 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 1993 | $2,229 | 35.0% | 95.4% | 6.4% |
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 Powellhurst-Gilbert. 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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