Gresham is a city located in Multnomah County Oregon. Gresham has a 2024 population of 109,423. Gresham is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114,470 in 2020.
The average household income in Gresham is $89,152 with a poverty rate of 13.77%. The median age in Gresham is 37.3 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gresham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,877 | 72.12% |
| Two or more races | 13,995 | 12.33% |
| Asian | 6,120 | 5.39% |
| Other race | 4,595 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 4,191 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 1,474 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,273 | 1.12% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42,243 | 2.64 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 18,864 | 3.27 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 14,331 | 1.39 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 6,352 | 3.36 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 2,696 | 3.19 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,447 | 7% |
| Associates Degree | 7,773 | 9.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,889 | 15.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,193 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 20,837 | 26.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,550 | 5.85% |
| Some College | 21,095 | 27.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53,467 | 50,025 | 13,387 |
| Hispanic | 12,393 | 7,433 | 1,278 |
| 2+ Races | 6,075 | 4,995 | 1,373 |
| Asian | 4,912 | 3,951 | 1,498 |
| Other Race | 2,827 | 1,639 | 291 |
| Black | 2,821 | 2,555 | 675 |
| Native American | 1,021 | 807 | 163 |
| Islander | 781 | 659 | 151 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,647 | $76,646 | $48,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,829 | $78,389 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,230 | $48,181 | $31,941 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,954 | $38,784 | $24,136 |
| Overall | $43,781 | $48,683 | $38,348 |
| Some College | $42,234 | $46,137 | $39,518 |
$43,781
Average Earnings
$48,683
Average Male
$38,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.37% of Gresham residents speak only English, while 26.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69,977 | 7,248 | 10.36% |
| Hispanic | 24,343 | 4,890 | 20.09% |
| Multiple | 13,869 | 2,772 | 19.99% |
| Other | 4,553 | 906 | 19.9% |
| Black | 4,049 | 875 | 21.61% |
| Asian | 6,104 | 652 | 10.68% |
| Islander | 1,273 | 320 | 25.14% |
| Native | 1,454 | 146 | 10.04% |
13.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.55%
Male Poverty Rate
16.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gresham is Islander, with 25.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gresham is Native, with 10.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.74% |
| High School | 11.71% |
| Some College | 10.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Female Employed | 7.8% |
| Male Employed | 4.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,414 | $101,646 |
| Households | $69,437 | $89,152 |
| Married Families | $103,573 | $119,156 |
| Non Families | $45,281 | $58,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,118
Number of Veterans
5,636
Male Veterans
482
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,259 |
| First Gulf War | 1,233 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,033 |
| Korea | 241 |
| World War II | 119 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,913 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,307 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,147 |
| 75+ | 1,124 |
| 18 to 34 | 627 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,265 | 7.99% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 2.42% |
| 2+ Races | 366 | 4.64% |
| Black | 193 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 106 | 8.95% |
| Asian | 93 | 1.72% |
| Islander | 78 | 7.55% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.44%
Born in Gresham
83.35%
Native Born
16.65%
Foreign Born
8.62%
Non Citizen
8.03%
Naturalized
83.35% of Gresham residents were born in the United States, with 51.44% having been born in Oregon. 8.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 103,114 | -1,262 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 104,376 | -1,262 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 105,638 | -1,261 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 106,899 | -1,262 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 108,161 | -1,262 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 109,423 | -1,262 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 110,685 | -859 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 111,544 | -1,564 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 113,108 | -1,362 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 114,470 | 5,123 | 4.69% |
| 2019 | 109,347 | -480 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 109,827 | -1,434 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 111,261 | -533 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 111,794 | 1,346 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 110,448 | 369 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 110,079 | 824 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 109,255 | 463 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 108,792 | 1,077 | 1% |
| 2011 | 107,715 | 1,734 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 105,981 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 90,205 | 21,970 | 32.2% |
| 1990 | 68,235 | 35,230 | 106.74% |
| 1980 | 33,005 | 22,975 | 229.06% |
| 1970 | 10,030 | 6,086 | 154.31% |
| 1960 | 3,944 | 895 | 29.35% |
| 1950 | 3,049 | 1,049 | 52.45% |
| 1940 | 2,000 | 365 | 22.32% |
| 1930 | 1,635 | 532 | 48.23% |
| 1920 | 1,103 | 563 | 104.26% |
| 1910 | 540 | -102,574 | -99.48% |