Hispanics and Latinos in Portland, Oregon
There were approximately 60,000 people of Hispanic or Latino origin in Portland, Oregon, as of 2020; about 10% of the city’s population. The Portland metropolitan area has Oregon's largest Latino population. In 2022, Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian wrote, "More than half of Oregon's Latino population lives in Multnomah, Washington and Marion counties. All three saw their Latino populations grow by at least 25% in the last decade. Washington County has the largest Latino population, 107,000 ... In Clackamas County, the Latino population grew by 38.5% in the last decade to more than 40,000 residents." Culture Parts of 39th Avenue were named Cesar Chavez Boulevard in honor of Latino labor activist Cesar Chavez. Milagro is the only Hispanic theater production company in the Pacific Northwest. Events Annual events include the Cinco de Mayo festival and the Latin American Film Festival. Makers de Mayo "showcases and celebrates Latin American culture through art, makers, music, food and more", according to KPTV's Ayo Elise. PDX Latinx Pride (formerly Portland Latino Gay Pride) hosts the Latinx Pride Festival. Cuisine Notable restaurants and bars known for serving Latin American cuisine have included: Andina Ataula (2013–2021) Bar Cala (2022) Birrieria La Plaza Birrieria PDX (2020) Cafe