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Carlton

Oregon · 2,007 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Carlton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,714. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,007
+33%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,273 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+3%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carlton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,714
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,827 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,272
+20%since 2000
from $16,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+20%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,757)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(117)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other2.6%(52)
Diversity Score22.5%(452)
Diversity Score
23
+83%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlton, Oregon?

Carlton, Oregon has about 2,007 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Oregon?

The typical household in Carlton, Oregon earns about $55,714 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 $204,200, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Carlton, Oregon?

About 14.2% 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 9.0% 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 764 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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