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%

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%