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Carlton

Oregon · 2,291 residents (2025 est.) · 0.883 sq mi
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Carlton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $420,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,759
+82%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,125 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 1,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+21%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carlton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,393
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,827 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,057
+173%since 2000
from $16,850 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+48.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+14%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,839
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+40%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,377)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(70)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,024)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino21%(580)
Asian1.4%(38)
Other3.7%(101)
Diversity Score52%(1,435)
Diversity Score
52
+323%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlton, Oregon?

Carlton, Oregon has about 2,759 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Oregon?

The typical household in Carlton, Oregon earns about $98,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlton, Oregon expensive?

In Carlton, Oregon, the median home is worth about $420,600, and the typical rent is about $1,839 a month.

How educated are people in Carlton, Oregon?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carlton, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlton, Oregon?

About 5.9% of people in Carlton, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlton, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlton, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,516 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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