Portland
Portland: Geography and Climate
Portland: History
Portland: Population Profile
Portland: Municipal Government
Portland: Economy
Portland: Education and Research
Portland: Health Care
Portland: Recreation
Portland: Convention Facilities
Portland: Transportation
Portland: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1845 (incorporated 1851)
Head Official: Mayor Tom Potter (D) (since 2005)
City Population
1980: 366,383
1990: 485,975
2000: 529,121
2003 estimate: 538,544
Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 35th
U.S. rank in 1990: 30th
U.S. rank in 2000: 35th
Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
1980: 1,106,000
1990: 1,515,452
2000: 1,874,449
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.1%
U.S. rank in 1980: 26th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 1990: 27th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 23rd (CMSA)
Area: 130 square miles (2000)
Elevation: Averages 173 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 53.4° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 40.5 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, manufacturing, government
Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $22,643 (2000)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 43,327
Major Colleges and Universities: Portland State University, Oregon Health Sciences University, Reed College, Lewis & Clark College, University of Portland, Maryl-hurst University
Daily Newspaper: The Oregonian
