2008 Technology Community Survey

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%

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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%