Idaho's population is growing, thanks to a surge of California, Washington and Oregon residents moving in. Here's what new Idaho residents say drove them out of their previous homes.
Portland's population INCREASED 1.04% last year...
The current metro area population of Portland in 2024 is 2,243,000, a 1.04% increase from 2023. The metro area population of Portland in 2023 was 2,220,000, a 1.05% increase from 2022. The metro area population of Portland in 2022 was 2,197,000, a 1.06% increase from 2021.

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Portland Metro Area Population 1950-2024 - Macrotrends
Portland's population decreased. The metro area is a vague term. The actual city population fell of Portland. You see the growth in other cities as people bail.
I wanna smack myself for even asking you this question. but are you of the opinion that people who flee liberal states and move to red states all still have the same politics and don't change them and vote for the same shitty policies like they did in their blue state or do you think that they Convert