Boise, Portland, Oregon
Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, United States
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Boise (/bɔɪz/ BOYZ) is a neighborhood in the North and Northeast sections of Portland, Oregon. It is officially bounded by Interstate 5 on the west, N Skidmore St. on the north, NE Rodney Ave. on the east, and N Kerby St. and NE Fremont St. on the south.[2] The southern portion of N Mississippi Ave. forms the commercial core of the area. The neighborhood was named in honor of Reuben P. Boise, a Portland School Board member during the 1850s.[3]
Boise | |
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Neighborhood | |
Historic Mississippi business district street sign topper in the Boise Neighborhood | |
 Interactive map of Boise | |
| Coordinates: 45°33′03″N 122°40′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Government | |
| • Association | Boise Neighborhood Association |
| • Coalition | Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 4,660 |
| • Density | 10,837/sq mi (4,184/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 2312 |
| • Occupancy rate | 88.3% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 525 households (45%) |
| • Renting | 643 households (55%) |
| • Avg. household size | 2.0 persons |
In the mid-20th century, Boise residents included a high percentage of African Americans, relative to other Portland neighborhoods. This changed rapidly in the 2000s. The 2000 Census recorded 48% of the population identifying as Black or African American, either alone or mixed with another race. By the time of the 2010 Census, this number had fallen to 26.6%, largely supplanted by Whites.[4] This demographic change has accompanied rapid development and gentrification in the neighborhood.[5]
Unthank Park is located in Boise.
Demographics
In 2020, 4,660 people lived in Boise, up 41% from 3,311 in 2010, up 6% from 3,119 in 2000. 68% of people identified as white, 13.9% as Black or African American, 6.4% as Asian, 3.3% as American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.7% as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 8.4% as some other race. 11.2% identified as Hispanic or Latino (any race). The median age in Boise was 33.6. The median household income was listed at $91,000 and 21% of the neighborhood was covered by tree canopy. 67% of residents voted in the 2020 general election.[1]
