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Gladstone

Oregon · 12,017 residents · 2.398 sq mi
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Gladstone has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,017
+5%since 2000
from 11,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,011 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Gladstone
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,266
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,484
+78%since 2000
from $19,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+38%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(9,487)
Black0.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,200)
Asian2.1%(252)
Other6.3%(757)
Diversity Score42.3%(5,088)
Diversity Score
42
+101%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladstone, Oregon?

Gladstone, Oregon has about 12,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladstone, Oregon?

The typical household in Gladstone, Oregon earns about $69,266 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 $337,000, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Gladstone, Oregon?

About 26.5% 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 14.8% 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 1,865 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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