Our Thriving Region

Multnomah County’s per capita income continues to increase steadily, but at a slower rate than the U.S. Metro average. Early last decade Multnomah’s per capita income increased faster than average, peaking at 110% of the U.S. Metro in 1995. With the slowing regional economy we have lost ground relative to other urban areas, reaching 107% in 1998. This downturn may reflect the troubled economic times of our Asian trading partners.