The African American community is centered in north and inner northeast Portland. There are also dense clusters of African American residents in outer east Portland and Gresham, beyond Interstate 205. Some of the patterns reflect the influx of new residents to areas of the region with more affordable housing. And some of the patterns reflect the tendency for populations to settle close to employment opportunities, especially in the agricultural industry. The unique patterns for each population group-African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Native Americans and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders-are described below. While the 2010 Census is the most reliable count of the nation’s population available, it is important to remember these limitations when analyzing the maps in this series.Ĭollectively, these maps depict the current settlement patterns of the region’s communities of color. Some of the settlement patterns highlighted in the maps reflect remnants of a historic legacy of segregation overlaid with more recent changes related to displacement and gentrification. The Census also under-represents populations of color due to historic patterns of under-counting. However, the Census categories do not capture the full range of racial and ethnic identities within the population, and requiring respondents to define themselves using these categories may render some populations invisible. The maps in this series rely on 2010 Census data because it is the only comprehensive data that can be used to map race. Comparing the race maps with the Atlas’ other maps highlights the region’s patterns of inequity and can help to inform strategies to address disparities. The maps in this series show the distribution of the region’s populations of color by race. ![]() Understanding how the geographic distribution of our region’s populations of color corresponds with the distribution of resources and opportunities is essential to our analysis of regional equity. ![]() The Portland metro region has become increasingly racially and ethnically diverse over the past 30 years, and populations of color are the fastest growing segment of the region’s population. But despite their increasingly important role in the region, populations of color continue to be challenged by persistent racial disparities that affect their ability to thrive and flourish. To create an equitable region, all people must have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and realize their vision for success.
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