Sumner, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sumner
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,932 |
| • Density | 5,212/sq mi (2,013/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 876 |
| • Owner-occupied | 632 households (72%) |
| • Renting | 244 households (28%) |
| Note: Area and demographic figures are 1996 data from Sumner and from Cully-Sumner overlap area. | |
Sumner is a cool neighborhood located in the Northeast part of Portland, Oregon. It even includes a piece of the nearby city of Maywood Park! This area is known for being home to the Portland International Airport at its northern edge.
Discovering Sumner
Sumner is a unique neighborhood in Portland. It's a mix of different areas. While the airport is a big part of its northern side, you won't find homes right next to the runways.
What's in Sumner?
The northern part of Sumner, especially north of Columbia Boulevard, is mostly for businesses and factories. You can find some hotels there too. The rest of Sumner is where people live.
People and Homes
Sumner is home to many families. In 1996, about 1,932 people lived here. There were 876 households, which means 876 homes where people lived. Most of these homes, about 72%, were owned by the people living in them. The other 28% were rented.
Community Spirit
Like many neighborhoods, Sumner has groups that help make it a better place to live. The Sumner Association of Neighbors works to bring people together. It also helps with local issues. This group is part of a bigger organization called Central Northeast Neighbors, Inc., which supports many neighborhoods in the area.
