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Carlton

Oregon · 2,220 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Carlton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,917. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,220
+47%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,514 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 1,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+17%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carlton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,917
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,827 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,320
+62%since 2000
from $16,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,270
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,768)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(206)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other4.5%(100)
Diversity Score35%(776)
Diversity Score
35
+185%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlton, Oregon?

Carlton, Oregon has about 2,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Oregon?

The typical household in Carlton, Oregon earns about $77,917 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Carlton, Oregon?

About 16.4% 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 6.9% 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 977 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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