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• 1. [Article] Periodic Atlas of the of the Metroscape: The Power of the Pyramid

  Meg Merrick explains an important tool for understanding demographics - the population Pyramid. She then uses this tool to describe demographic trends in Portland and Beaverton's neighborhoods.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Periodic Atlas of the of the Metroscape: The Power of the Pyramid Author: Merrick, Meg Year: 2015 Meg Merrick explains an important tool for understanding demographics - the population Pyramid. She then uses this tool to describe demographic trends in Portland and Beaverton's neighborhoods. Title: Periodic Atlas of the of the Metroscape: The Power of the Pyramid Author: Merrick, Meg Year: 2015 Meg Merrick explains an important tool for understanding demographics - the population Pyramid. She then uses this tool to describe demographic trends in Portland and Beaverton's neighborhoods. Close

• 2. [Article] The Portland Region in 2010: Taking Stock and Looking to the Future

  A presentation on regional demographic and economic trends made to the Multnomah County Commission in February 2010.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Portland Region in 2010: Taking Stock and Looking to the Future Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2010 A presentation on regional demographic and economic trends made to the Multnomah County Commission in February 2010. Title: The Portland Region in 2010: Taking Stock and Looking to the Future Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2010 A presentation on regional demographic and economic trends made to the Multnomah County Commission in February 2010. Close

• 3. [Article] Demographic Trends and the Regional Economy

  A .pdf version of a PowerPoint presentation to the Daily Journal of Commerce's Builder Banker Breakfast on February 7, 2012.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Demographic Trends and the Regional Economy Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2012 A .pdf version of a PowerPoint presentation to the Daily Journal of Commerce's Builder Banker Breakfast on February 7, 2012. Title: Demographic Trends and the Regional Economy Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2012 A .pdf version of a PowerPoint presentation to the Daily Journal of Commerce's Builder Banker Breakfast on February 7, 2012. Close

• 4. [Article] Who is Portland? Using Data to Understand the Portland Water Bureau Customer Base

  This study is a demographic analysis of the Portland Water Bureau customer base in the Portland metro region.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Who is Portland? Using Data to Understand the Portland Water Bureau Customer Base Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2016 This study is a demographic analysis of the Portland Water Bureau customer base in the Portland metro region. Title: Who is Portland? Using Data to Understand the Portland Water Bureau Customer Base Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2016 This study is a demographic analysis of the Portland Water Bureau customer base in the Portland metro region. Close

• 5. [Article] A Pivot Point? Economic Slow-Down Affects Oregon’s Migration Flow

  The combination of three components: fertility, mortality, and migration, collectively lead to population change. Fertility and mortality events in recent history, including escalated fertility levels ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Pivot Point? Economic Slow-Down Affects Oregon’s Migration Flow Author: Jurjevich, Jason R. Year: 2011 The combination of three components: fertility, mortality, and migration, collectively lead to population change. Fertility and mortality events in recent history, including escalated fertility levels associated with the ‘baby boom cohort’ and spikes in mortality linked to the Spanish Flu of 1918 for example, have produced demonstrative demographic effects. However, both the unpredictability and ability of migration to produce virtually immediate impacts, often enduring for decades across social, cultural, demographic, and economic landscapes, has long captured the attention of scholars and public policy makers alike. Over the past several decades here in Oregon, migration has undoubtedly shaped the state socially and culturally, but equally pronounced and perhaps more tangible have been the long-term challenges and prospects linked to the reciprocal relationship between migration and economics. Title: A Pivot Point? Economic Slow-Down Affects Oregon’s Migration Flow Author: Jurjevich, Jason R. Year: 2011 The combination of three components: fertility, mortality, and migration, collectively lead to population change. Fertility and mortality events in recent history, including escalated fertility levels associated with the ‘baby boom cohort’ and spikes in mortality linked to the Spanish Flu of 1918 for example, have produced demonstrative demographic effects. However, both the unpredictability and ability of migration to produce virtually immediate impacts, often enduring for decades across social, cultural, demographic, and economic landscapes, has long captured the attention of scholars and public policy makers alike. Over the past several decades here in Oregon, migration has undoubtedly shaped the state socially and culturally, but equally pronounced and perhaps more tangible have been the long-term challenges and prospects linked to the reciprocal relationship between migration and economics. Close

• 6. [Article] Reynolds School District Population and Enrollment Forecasts, 2015-16 to 2024-25

  This report presents the results of a demographic study conducted by the Portland State University Population Research Center (PRC). The study includes analysis of population, housing and enrollment trends ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Reynolds School District Population and Enrollment Forecasts, 2015-16 to 2024-25 Author: Portland State University. Population Research Center, Rynerson, Charles, Stewart, Scott Year: 2015 This report presents the results of a demographic study conducted by the Portland State University Population Research Center (PRC). The study includes analysis of population, housing and enrollment trends affecting the Reynolds School District (RSD) in recent years and forecasts of district‐wide and individual school enrollments for the 2015‐16 to 2024‐25 school years. Title: Reynolds School District Population and Enrollment Forecasts, 2015-16 to 2024-25 Author: Portland State University. Population Research Center, Rynerson, Charles, Stewart, Scott Year: 2015 This report presents the results of a demographic study conducted by the Portland State University Population Research Center (PRC). The study includes analysis of population, housing and enrollment trends affecting the Reynolds School District (RSD) in recent years and forecasts of district‐wide and individual school enrollments for the 2015‐16 to 2024‐25 school years. Close

• 7. [Article] Values & Beliefs

  hat values are commonn to residents of the metroscape? Sheila Martin and Carlolyn N. Long examine recent survey results on topics ranging from government priorities to economic development.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Values & Beliefs Author: Martin, Sheila A., Long, Carolyn N. Year: 2015 hat values are commonn to residents of the metroscape? Sheila Martin and Carlolyn N. Long examine recent survey results on topics ranging from government priorities to economic development. Title: Values & Beliefs Author: Martin, Sheila A., Long, Carolyn N. Year: 2015 hat values are commonn to residents of the metroscape? Sheila Martin and Carlolyn N. Long examine recent survey results on topics ranging from government priorities to economic development. Close

• 8. [Article] Global Portland: Trends from Greater Portland Pulse

  The report measures Greater Portland's ties to the rest of the world in terms of exports, foreign direct investment, foreign visitors, foreign-born residents, and foreign students.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Global Portland: Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Martin, Sheila A, Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2015 The report measures Greater Portland's ties to the rest of the world in terms of exports, foreign direct investment, foreign visitors, foreign-born residents, and foreign students. Title: Global Portland: Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Martin, Sheila A, Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2015 The report measures Greater Portland's ties to the rest of the world in terms of exports, foreign direct investment, foreign visitors, foreign-born residents, and foreign students. Close

• 9. [Article] The Diversity Economy: Harnessing Multiculturalism for Economic Vitality

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Diversity Economy: Harnessing Multiculturalism for Economic Vitality Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2012 Title: The Diversity Economy: Harnessing Multiculturalism for Economic Vitality Author: Martin, Sheila A. Year: 2012 Close

• 10. [Article] Metropolitan Briefing Book, 1997

  The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 1997 Author: Abbott, Carl, Wagar, W. Warren, Seltzer, Ethan, Wollner, Craig, Wineberg, Howard Year: 1997 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 1997 Author: Abbott, Carl, Wagar, W. Warren, Seltzer, Ethan, Wollner, Craig, Wineberg, Howard Year: 1997 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Close

• 11. [Article] Central Oregon, Metropolitan Portland are State’s Fastest-growing Areas

  Population grew in all regions of Oregon between 2000 and 2010, and the proportion of Oregonians living in the three-county metropolitan Portland region inched up to nearly 43 percent, according to newly ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Central Oregon, Metropolitan Portland are State’s Fastest-growing Areas Author: Jurjevich, Jason R. Year: 2011 Population grew in all regions of Oregon between 2000 and 2010, and the proportion of Oregonians living in the three-county metropolitan Portland region inched up to nearly 43 percent, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data. Central Oregon grew by 30.5 percent during the decade — the fastest growth rate of any region of the state. By 2010, about 5.2 percent of Oregon residents, or just over 200,000 people, lived in the area composed of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties (Table 1). The three-county Portland metro region grew 13.6 percent during the decade, the second-fastest rate of growth in the state, according to Census 2010. The metro region, composed of Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties, grew by nearly 200,000 residents during the past decade— from 1.44 million people a decade earlier to 1.64 million people in 2010. Other regions in Oregon — including the Valley, Eastern, Northwest and Southwest — saw their share of the total population shrink because their growth rates were below the state’s 12 percent average. A detailed analysis of population change for Oregon and its regions is below. Title: Central Oregon, Metropolitan Portland are State’s Fastest-growing Areas Author: Jurjevich, Jason R. Year: 2011 Population grew in all regions of Oregon between 2000 and 2010, and the proportion of Oregonians living in the three-county metropolitan Portland region inched up to nearly 43 percent, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data. Central Oregon grew by 30.5 percent during the decade — the fastest growth rate of any region of the state. By 2010, about 5.2 percent of Oregon residents, or just over 200,000 people, lived in the area composed of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties (Table 1). The three-county Portland metro region grew 13.6 percent during the decade, the second-fastest rate of growth in the state, according to Census 2010. The metro region, composed of Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties, grew by nearly 200,000 residents during the past decade— from 1.44 million people a decade earlier to 1.64 million people in 2010. Other regions in Oregon — including the Valley, Eastern, Northwest and Southwest — saw their share of the total population shrink because their growth rates were below the state’s 12 percent average. A detailed analysis of population change for Oregon and its regions is below. Close

• 12. [Article] Metropolitan Briefing Book, 2001

  The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 2001 Author: Wollner, Craig, Neal, Margaret B., Cortright, Joseph, Seltzer, Ethan, Villata, Carlos, Edmonston, Barry, Miller, Gary K., Shinn, Craig W. Year: 2001 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 2001 Author: Wollner, Craig, Neal, Margaret B., Cortright, Joseph, Seltzer, Ethan, Villata, Carlos, Edmonston, Barry, Miller, Gary K., Shinn, Craig W. Year: 2001 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Close

• 13. [Article] Metropolitan Briefing Book, 1999

  The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 1999 Author: Wollner, Craig, Edmonston, Barry, Vilalta, Carlos, Cortright, Joseph, Burnett, Kim, Moore, Terry, Seltzer, Ethan, Goldschmidt, Neil E. Year: 1999 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 1999 Author: Wollner, Craig, Edmonston, Barry, Vilalta, Carlos, Cortright, Joseph, Burnett, Kim, Moore, Terry, Seltzer, Ethan, Goldschmidt, Neil E. Year: 1999 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Close

• 14. [Article] Metropolitan Briefing Book, 2003

  The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 2003 Author: Wollner, Craig, Elliot, Debra, Mayer, Heike, Cortright, Joseph, Provo, John, Seltzer, Ethan, Edmonston, Barry, Pepos, Eve D., Perlstein, Gary, Johnson, Steve Year: 2003 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Title: Metropolitan Briefing Book, 2003 Author: Wollner, Craig, Elliot, Debra, Mayer, Heike, Cortright, Joseph, Provo, John, Seltzer, Ethan, Edmonston, Barry, Pepos, Eve D., Perlstein, Gary, Johnson, Steve Year: 2003 The Metropolitan briefing book was developed to provide elected and appointed leaders in the six counties with information about issues and trends common to all corners of the region. Close

• 15. [Article] State of Clark County: Trends from Greater Portland Pulse

  Clark County, Washington trends in population, income and wages, growth by industry and the future of work are compiled from data and demonstrated using Greater Portland Pulse.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: State of Clark County: Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Martin, Sheila A, Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2016 Clark County, Washington trends in population, income and wages, growth by industry and the future of work are compiled from data and demonstrated using Greater Portland Pulse. Title: State of Clark County: Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Martin, Sheila A, Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2016 Clark County, Washington trends in population, income and wages, growth by industry and the future of work are compiled from data and demonstrated using Greater Portland Pulse. Close

• 16. [Article] State of the Economy 2015

  The first comprehensive report from Greater Portland Pulse was entitled The Path to Economic Prosperity: Equity and the Education Imperative. Published in July 2011, that report summarized the findings ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: State of the Economy 2015 Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2015 The first comprehensive report from Greater Portland Pulse was entitled The Path to Economic Prosperity: Equity and the Education Imperative. Published in July 2011, that report summarized the findings from the initial benchmarking of desired outcomes articulated by stakeholders and tracked on Greater Portland Pulse. The purpose of this briefing is to update some of the findings from the July 2011 report. Title: State of the Economy 2015 Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2015 The first comprehensive report from Greater Portland Pulse was entitled The Path to Economic Prosperity: Equity and the Education Imperative. Published in July 2011, that report summarized the findings from the initial benchmarking of desired outcomes articulated by stakeholders and tracked on Greater Portland Pulse. The purpose of this briefing is to update some of the findings from the July 2011 report. Close

• 17. [Article] Greater Portland Pulse Use Cases: Examples of How the Community Used GPP January 2013-June 2015

  Greater Portland Pulse (GPP) data is a valuable community resource that helps academics, government, reporters, community organizations, and private businesses better understand the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Greater Portland Pulse Use Cases: Examples of How the Community Used GPP January 2013-June 2015 Author: Morehead, Elizabeth Year: 2015 Greater Portland Pulse (GPP) data is a valuable community resource that helps academics, government, reporters, community organizations, and private businesses better understand the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area. With GPP’s 2014 website redesign, and increased presence on social media, GPP’s audience is rapidly expanding. GPP data is often: Cited in research studies, proposals to city councils, and strategic plans. Used to advocate for social change Used by government agencies and private sector businesses to promote economic development Title: Greater Portland Pulse Use Cases: Examples of How the Community Used GPP January 2013-June 2015 Author: Morehead, Elizabeth Year: 2015 Greater Portland Pulse (GPP) data is a valuable community resource that helps academics, government, reporters, community organizations, and private businesses better understand the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area. With GPP’s 2014 website redesign, and increased presence on social media, GPP’s audience is rapidly expanding. GPP data is often: Cited in research studies, proposals to city councils, and strategic plans. Used to advocate for social change Used by government agencies and private sector businesses to promote economic development Close

• 18. [Article] The State of K-12 Education: Focus on Equity, Some Trends from Greater Portland Pulse

  This report discusses the Portland Metropolitan region demography and how it relates to achieving greater economic justice. Requiring significant progress toward closing the achievement gap. Trends and ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The State of K-12 Education: Focus on Equity, Some Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2014 This report discusses the Portland Metropolitan region demography and how it relates to achieving greater economic justice. Requiring significant progress toward closing the achievement gap. Trends and data compiled include; Population by Age and Sex, Adult Education Levels, Student Achievement, High School Graduation Rates, Low Birth Weight, Language Spoken at Home, Child Poverty, and Homelessness, Title: The State of K-12 Education: Focus on Equity, Some Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2014 This report discusses the Portland Metropolitan region demography and how it relates to achieving greater economic justice. Requiring significant progress toward closing the achievement gap. Trends and data compiled include; Population by Age and Sex, Adult Education Levels, Student Achievement, High School Graduation Rates, Low Birth Weight, Language Spoken at Home, Child Poverty, and Homelessness, Close

• 19. [Article] Portland Future Focus Strategic Plan: Bridging to the New Century

  This plan is a framework for community success in the future. It provides overall guidance to ensuring a strong, healthy city in this decade and decades to come, but it cannot succeed without the awareness ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Portland Future Focus Strategic Plan: Bridging to the New Century Author: Portland Future Focus Year: 1991 This plan is a framework for community success in the future. It provides overall guidance to ensuring a strong, healthy city in this decade and decades to come, but it cannot succeed without the awareness and support of the citizens of Portland. We hope this document assists the community in making the critical choices for its future. Title: Portland Future Focus Strategic Plan: Bridging to the New Century Author: Portland Future Focus Year: 1991 This plan is a framework for community success in the future. It provides overall guidance to ensuring a strong, healthy city in this decade and decades to come, but it cannot succeed without the awareness and support of the citizens of Portland. We hope this document assists the community in making the critical choices for its future. Close

• 20. [Article] Critical Issues 2005

  Biennially, the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies (IMS) undertakes to identify the most compelling concerns, problems, and dilemmas facing citizens of the Portland metropolitan region. The region ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Critical Issues 2005 Author: Wollner, Craig, Elliott, Deborah Year: 2012 Biennially, the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies (IMS) undertakes to identify the most compelling concerns, problems, and dilemmas facing citizens of the Portland metropolitan region. The region is defined as Clackamas, Colwnbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties and Clark County in Washington. IMS staff analyzes the results of two Critical Issues list surveys, one of area residents at large conducted by the Survey Research Laboratory (SRL) of Portland State University (pSU), and the other a mail survey of regional opinion leaders. The opinion leaders are elected and appointed officials serving in jurisdictions throughout the six-county metropolitan region, academic experts in regional affairs, and citizen activists. The two surveys are compared and contrasted for points of congruity and contrast between the two cohorts surveyed. Staff completed 374 phone surveys of the general public; 424 of the region's opinion leaders mailed back responses. This essay presents the results. Title: Critical Issues 2005 Author: Wollner, Craig, Elliott, Deborah Year: 2012 Biennially, the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies (IMS) undertakes to identify the most compelling concerns, problems, and dilemmas facing citizens of the Portland metropolitan region. The region is defined as Clackamas, Colwnbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill Counties and Clark County in Washington. IMS staff analyzes the results of two Critical Issues list surveys, one of area residents at large conducted by the Survey Research Laboratory (SRL) of Portland State University (pSU), and the other a mail survey of regional opinion leaders. The opinion leaders are elected and appointed officials serving in jurisdictions throughout the six-county metropolitan region, academic experts in regional affairs, and citizen activists. The two surveys are compared and contrasted for points of congruity and contrast between the two cohorts surveyed. Staff completed 374 phone surveys of the general public; 424 of the region's opinion leaders mailed back responses. This essay presents the results. Close

• 21. [Article] Global Portland:Trends from Greater Portland Pulse

  In this report, Global Portland measures Greater Portland’s ties to the rest of the world. The data we use to quantify these ties include the following: Exports, which tell us the extent to which Greater ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Global Portland:Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2015 In this report, Global Portland measures Greater Portland’s ties to the rest of the world. The data we use to quantify these ties include the following: Exports, which tell us the extent to which Greater Portland’s businesses are selling goods and services to countries outside of the United States. Foreign direct investment, which quantifies the extent of economic activity in Greater Portland due to investors from other countries. Foreign visitors, which describes the number of people who visit Greater Portland from other countries and estimates the amount of money they spend while they are here; Foreign-born residents, quantifying the number of people living in Greater Portland who have moved here from another country and Foreign students, which quantifies the number of college students studying in Greater Portland from abroad and their retention in the workforce. Title: Global Portland:Trends from Greater Portland Pulse Author: Portland State University. Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Year: 2015 In this report, Global Portland measures Greater Portland’s ties to the rest of the world. The data we use to quantify these ties include the following: Exports, which tell us the extent to which Greater Portland’s businesses are selling goods and services to countries outside of the United States. Foreign direct investment, which quantifies the extent of economic activity in Greater Portland due to investors from other countries. Foreign visitors, which describes the number of people who visit Greater Portland from other countries and estimates the amount of money they spend while they are here; Foreign-born residents, quantifying the number of people living in Greater Portland who have moved here from another country and Foreign students, which quantifies the number of college students studying in Greater Portland from abroad and their retention in the workforce. Close

• 22. [Article] Reynolds School District Population and Enrollment Forecasts, 2007-08 to 2017-18

  Since 1997-98, Reynolds School District (RSD) overall K-12 enrollment has increased by 28 percent, from 8,452 students in 1997-98 to 10,815 in 2007-08, with most of the growth occurring between 1998-99 ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Reynolds School District Population and Enrollment Forecasts, 2007-08 to 2017-18 Author: Portland State University. Population Research Center, Smith-Buani, Joseph, Hough, George C., Jr., Rynerson, Charles, Siu, Vivian Year: 2008 Since 1997-98, Reynolds School District (RSD) overall K-12 enrollment has increased by 28 percent, from 8,452 students in 1997-98 to 10,815 in 2007-08, with most of the growth occurring between 1998-99 and 2003-04. After one year with little enrollment change (2004-05), the district has added 452 students in the most recent three years. This report presents the results of a study conducted by the Portland State University Population Research Center (PRC) concluding that the most likely scenario for future RSD enrollment is for slow growth in K-12 enrollment during the next five years until 2012-13, and slightly faster growth in the following five year period between 2012-13 and 2017-18. Title: Reynolds School District Population and Enrollment Forecasts, 2007-08 to 2017-18 Author: Portland State University. Population Research Center, Smith-Buani, Joseph, Hough, George C., Jr., Rynerson, Charles, Siu, Vivian Year: 2008 Since 1997-98, Reynolds School District (RSD) overall K-12 enrollment has increased by 28 percent, from 8,452 students in 1997-98 to 10,815 in 2007-08, with most of the growth occurring between 1998-99 and 2003-04. After one year with little enrollment change (2004-05), the district has added 452 students in the most recent three years. This report presents the results of a study conducted by the Portland State University Population Research Center (PRC) concluding that the most likely scenario for future RSD enrollment is for slow growth in K-12 enrollment during the next five years until 2012-13, and slightly faster growth in the following five year period between 2012-13 and 2017-18. Close

• 23. [Article] Is Portland Really the Place Where Young People Go To Retire? Analyzing Labor Market Outcomes for Portland’s Young and College-Educated

  Few segments of the population are more critical to Portland’s future economic vitality than the young and college‐educated (YCE). In the last several decades the Portland metropolitan region has become ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Is Portland Really the Place Where Young People Go To Retire? Analyzing Labor Market Outcomes for Portland’s Young and College-Educated Author: Jurjevich, Jason R., Schrock, Greg Year: 2012 Few segments of the population are more critical to Portland’s future economic vitality than the young and college‐educated (YCE). In the last several decades the Portland metropolitan region has become a magnet for YCEs nationally, boasting one of the country’s highest net migration rates for college‐educated individuals under the age of 40, a trend that has continued in good economic times and bad. The infusion of human capital from other regions has undoubtedly been a benefit to Portland, especially given Oregon’s historically low levels of investment in higher education. However, in recent years there has been growing concern about the poor labor market prospects for Portland’s YCEs, in particular the problem of underemployment. The television show Portlandia has amusingly captured this concern, dubbing the city "the place where young people go to retire." To the extent that Portland’s YCEs face a chronically difficult job market, there is cause for concern that college graduates will stop moving to Portland, or that those who have moved here won’t stay. Title: Is Portland Really the Place Where Young People Go To Retire? Analyzing Labor Market Outcomes for Portland’s Young and College-Educated Author: Jurjevich, Jason R., Schrock, Greg Year: 2012 Few segments of the population are more critical to Portland’s future economic vitality than the young and college‐educated (YCE). In the last several decades the Portland metropolitan region has become a magnet for YCEs nationally, boasting one of the country’s highest net migration rates for college‐educated individuals under the age of 40, a trend that has continued in good economic times and bad. The infusion of human capital from other regions has undoubtedly been a benefit to Portland, especially given Oregon’s historically low levels of investment in higher education. However, in recent years there has been growing concern about the poor labor market prospects for Portland’s YCEs, in particular the problem of underemployment. The television show Portlandia has amusingly captured this concern, dubbing the city "the place where young people go to retire." To the extent that Portland’s YCEs face a chronically difficult job market, there is cause for concern that college graduates will stop moving to Portland, or that those who have moved here won’t stay. Close

• 24. [Article] Is Portland Really the Place Where Young People Go To Retire? Migration Patterns of Portland’s Young and College-Educated, 1980-2010

  For many metro areas, including Portland, being economically competitive in today’s knowledge and information economy depends on attracting and retaining young, college-­‐educated (YCE) migrants. On this ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Is Portland Really the Place Where Young People Go To Retire? Migration Patterns of Portland’s Young and College-Educated, 1980-2010 Author: Jurjevich, Jason R., Schrock, Greg Year: 2012 For many metro areas, including Portland, being economically competitive in today’s knowledge and information economy depends on attracting and retaining young, college-­‐educated (YCE) migrants. On this indicator, Portland has been most successful: since 1980, the Portland metropolitan region has attracted college-­‐educated individuals under the age of 40 at some of the country’s highest net migration rates in good economic times and bad. Though not unique to Portland, the resiliency of Portland’s migration streams, even in periods of economic uncertainty, calls attention to an increasingly selective group of YCE migrants who appear to place greater relative value on non-­‐economic factors—from political milieu to access to quality public transportation—compared to employment opportunities. This trend directly challenges a long-­‐established cornerstone of traditional migration theory suggesting that the decision to move is predicated on benefits exceeding costs, and linked to the importance of jobs and economic opportunity as attractive forces for working-­‐age households. Reading between the lines of recent media accounts, and in particular the television show Portlandia, the shift from economic to non-­‐economic factors has been portrayed in a most interesting way: because young migrants to Portland place relatively low value on work and traditional careers, their desire to exchange employment opportunities for quality of life (amenity) factors indeed makes Portland the city “where young people go to retire.” The question is: in the short and long-­‐term, how sustainable is Portland’s trend of attracting and retaining YCE migrants if labor market outcomes continue to remain worse compared to other metro areas? What are the facts? In this paper we draw upon U.S. Census Bureau data from the 2000 Census and more recent American Community Surveys from 2005-­‐2007 and 2008-­‐2010, to compare migration patterns in Portland to the other 50 largest U.S. metros. Title: Is Portland Really the Place Where Young People Go To Retire? Migration Patterns of Portland’s Young and College-Educated, 1980-2010 Author: Jurjevich, Jason R., Schrock, Greg Year: 2012 For many metro areas, including Portland, being economically competitive in today’s knowledge and information economy depends on attracting and retaining young, college-­‐educated (YCE) migrants. On this indicator, Portland has been most successful: since 1980, the Portland metropolitan region has attracted college-­‐educated individuals under the age of 40 at some of the country’s highest net migration rates in good economic times and bad. Though not unique to Portland, the resiliency of Portland’s migration streams, even in periods of economic uncertainty, calls attention to an increasingly selective group of YCE migrants who appear to place greater relative value on non-­‐economic factors—from political milieu to access to quality public transportation—compared to employment opportunities. This trend directly challenges a long-­‐established cornerstone of traditional migration theory suggesting that the decision to move is predicated on benefits exceeding costs, and linked to the importance of jobs and economic opportunity as attractive forces for working-­‐age households. Reading between the lines of recent media accounts, and in particular the television show Portlandia, the shift from economic to non-­‐economic factors has been portrayed in a most interesting way: because young migrants to Portland place relatively low value on work and traditional careers, their desire to exchange employment opportunities for quality of life (amenity) factors indeed makes Portland the city “where young people go to retire.” The question is: in the short and long-­‐term, how sustainable is Portland’s trend of attracting and retaining YCE migrants if labor market outcomes continue to remain worse compared to other metro areas? What are the facts? In this paper we draw upon U.S. Census Bureau data from the 2000 Census and more recent American Community Surveys from 2005-­‐2007 and 2008-­‐2010, to compare migration patterns in Portland to the other 50 largest U.S. metros. Close