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Estacada

Oregon · 5,814 residents (2025 est.) · 2.569 sq mi
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Estacada is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,435. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,781 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $509,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,152
+117%since 2000
from 2,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,005 / sq mi
+99%since 2009
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+13%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Estacada
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(326)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(287)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(233)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(369)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(295)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.4%(894)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(783)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.8%(761)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(518)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.3%(375)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.5%(127)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(184)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,435
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,753
+110%since 2000
from $17,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−11%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,800
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−3%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,958)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(303)
Asian1.8%(42)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(348)
Asian1.3%(67)
Other8.4%(434)
Diversity Score
36
−5%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.1%(313)
Nicaraguan0.7%(35)
Asian origin
Korean0.9%(47)
Cambodian0.3%(17)
Filipino0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.4%(21)
Ancestry
German19.4%(998)
American15.3%(789)
Irish13.8%(709)
English11.9%(615)
Scottish5.1%(263)
Polish3%(155)
Swedish2.3%(119)
Norwegian2.2%(115)
French2.2%(114)
Dutch2.2%(111)
Italian1.8%(93)
Serbian1.3%(67)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
British0.9%(47)
Arab0.8%(39)
Welsh0.7%(34)
Croatian0.5%(27)
Iraqi0.4%(21)
Lebanese0.3%(18)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(706)
Married52.6%(1,186)
Widowed1.3%(29)
Divorced14.8%(334)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(580)
Married53.4%(1,096)
Widowed13.2%(270)
Divorced5.1%(105)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estacada, Oregon?

Estacada, Oregon has about 5,152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estacada, Oregon?

The typical household in Estacada, Oregon earns about $94,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estacada, Oregon expensive?

In Estacada, Oregon, the median home is worth about $509,800, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Estacada, Oregon?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Estacada, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estacada, Oregon?

About 23.8% of people in Estacada, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estacada, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Estacada, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,136 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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