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Gladstone

Oregon · 11,865 residents (2025 est.) · 2.398 sq mi
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Gladstone is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $480,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,977
+5%since 2000
from 11,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,995 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+26%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,865 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Gladstone
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,032
+153%since 2000
from $19,388 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−1%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,740
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+50%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(10,086)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(700)
Asian2.1%(237)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(2,414)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(9,170)
Black1.3%(158)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,260)
Asian1.5%(174)
Other10.1%(1,215)
Diversity Score49%(5,870)
Diversity Score
49
+132%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladstone, Oregon?

Gladstone, Oregon has about 11,977 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladstone, Oregon?

The typical household in Gladstone, Oregon earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladstone, Oregon expensive?

In Gladstone, Oregon, the median home is worth about $480,700, and the typical rent is about $1,740 a month.

How educated are people in Gladstone, Oregon?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gladstone, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladstone, Oregon?

About 13.6% of people in Gladstone, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladstone, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladstone, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,825 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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