Portland Population 2026

Portland has a population of 652,503, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oregon. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Portland (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

652,503

Rank in United States

#25

Coordinates

45.52°N, 122.68°W

~12 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,778 km

2,346 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oregon

City	Population	Rank in United States
Eugene	176,654	#147
Salem	175,535	#150
Gresham	110,553	#276
Hillsboro	102,347	#315
Beaverton	96,577	#341
Bend	87,014	#406
Medford	79,805	#461
Springfield	60,870	#663

Cities near Portland

Milwaukie20,830 people · ~9 km away
Beaverton96,577 people · ~11 km away
Lake Oswego38,496 people · ~11 km away
Tigard51,253 people · ~13 km away
Vancouver196,442 people · ~13 km away
Aloha49,425 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Portland?

Portland has a population of 652,503 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in United States.

What state is Portland in?

Portland is located in Oregon, United States.

Is Portland the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,778 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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