2008 Technology Community Survey

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In 2008, Legion of Tech conducted a technology community survey. The original announcement is here: [1]

327 people responded.

Age

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Under 18 0 0%
18-25 28 9%
26-35 150 46%
36-45 85 26%
46-55 48 15%
56-65 14 4%
66 or older 1 0%

Gender

Male 270 83%
Female 56 17%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native 0 0%
Asian 10 3%
Black or African American 2 1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1 0%
White or European 285 89%
Hispanic or Latino 3 1%
Other 20 6%

Operating Systems Used

Linux 18 6%
Mac OS 30 9%
Windows 63 19%
Unix (of some type other than Linux) 0 0%
Other 214 66%

Type of Employer

Freelance or self-employed 37 11%
Small start-up or consulting group 45 14%
School or educational institution 7 2%
Small or medium local company (no offices outside the Portland area) 41 13%
Large regional or national company 28 9%
International company 49 15%
Not currently employed 13 4%
Other 69 21%
Small or medium company, with offices outside metro Portland 36 11%

Are you looking for other work?

Yes 149 47%
No 169 53%

Have you attended a Legion of Tech event?

Ignite Portland 39 24%
Startupalooza 12 7%
BarCamp Portland 23 14%
BarCamp Portland Monthly Meetup 6 4%