Gresham, OR Demographics

A map of Gresham's Population by Race

Gresham, Oregon had a population of 114,247 in 2020. It was 59.6% White, 5.0% Black, 5.9% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gresham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gresham's White Population

68,097 residents of Gresham identify as White, or 59.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Gresham less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is ranked #383 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gresham is more White than neighboring Wood Village (45% White), and Fairview (58.7% White). Gresham is less White than neighboring Troutdale (69.9% White), Damascus (80.2% White), and Orient (80.1% White).

Gresham's Black Population

5,665 residents of Gresham identify as Black, or 5.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gresham roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gresham is more Black than neighboring Wood Village (1.8% Black), Troutdale (2.2% Black), Damascus (0.8% Black), and Orient (0.4% Black). Gresham is less Black than neighboring Fairview (5.4% Black).

Gresham's Asian Population

6,791 residents of Gresham identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gresham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is ranked #21 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gresham is more Asian than neighboring Wood Village (3.9% Asian), Troutdale (5.4% Asian), Damascus (3.9% Asian), and Orient (4.3% Asian). Gresham is less Asian than neighboring Fairview (6.3% Asian).

Gresham's Hispanic Population

24,043 residents of Gresham identify as Hispanic, or 21.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gresham slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gresham is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (20.3% Hispanic), Troutdale (14.7% Hispanic), Damascus (8.1% Hispanic), and Orient (6.9% Hispanic). Gresham is less Hispanic than neighboring Wood Village (42.8% Hispanic).

Gresham's Native American/Other Population

2,650 residents of Gresham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gresham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is ranked #112 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gresham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wood Village (1.6% Native American/Other), Troutdale (1.7% Native American/Other), Damascus (1.4% Native American/Other), and Orient (1.1% Native American/Other). Gresham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (2.5% Native American/Other).

Gresham's Multiracial Population

7,001 residents of Gresham identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gresham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Gresham is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gresham is more Multiracial than neighboring Wood Village (5% Multiracial), and Damascus (5.6% Multiracial). Gresham is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (6.8% Multiracial), and Orient (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.