Orient

Census-designated place in Multnomah County, Oregon

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Orient is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Multnomah County, Oregon, with 462 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boring, 2.8 miles S.

About Orient

Orient is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 462. The community is at the junction of SE Orient Drive and 302nd Avenue, near Gresham, at the rough location of the former Orient Post Office.

The area was home to the Orient Mill, a steam-driven sawmill founded by Andrew MacKinnon, an 1880 Scottish immigrant. MacKinnon's wife, Miyo Iwakoshi, was the first Japanese citizen to settle in Oregon.

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Median household income
$92,212
Median home value
$936,000
Median age
42.5
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Orient, OR population

Orient had 462 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census462
Density488 per sq mi (188 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Orient at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyMultnomah County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population462 (2020)
Land area0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates45.4694° N, 122.3550° W
ZIP code97080
Census code (GEOID)4155500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Orient

What county is Orient in?

Orient is in Multnomah County, Oregon.

What is the population of Orient, OR?

462 people lived in Orient at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Orient, OR?

The ZIP code of Orient is 97080.

What is the elevation of Orient?

558 feet (170 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Orient?

Boring (2.8 mi), Gresham (4.8 mi), Troutdale (5.2 mi), Damascus (5.2 mi), Wood Village (5.6 mi).

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