How Does Portland, OR Spend Tax Money?
Portland, OR spends $23,675 per resident, with total expenditures of $15.3B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,477/person), Fire Protection ($1,700/person), Highways & Roads ($139/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (63/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $15.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $23,675 |
| Total Revenue | $31.0B |
| Total Debt | $1.0B |
| Population | 646,101 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 63/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$2,477/person
Fire Protection$1,700/person
Highways & Roads$139/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.