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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Happy Valley

Oregon · 4,519 residents · 11.599 sq mi
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Happy Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,131. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,968 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $302,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 128% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,519
+191%since 1990
from 1,551 in 1990
1990 – 2025
390 / sq mi
+191%since 1990
from 134 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
−5%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
07K15K22K29K1990201020202024Happy Valley
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,131
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,665
+87%since 1990
from $19,568 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$302,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $119,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$734
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
96.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.3% in 1990
3.1% rent
3.3
+41%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian2.4%(37)
Diversity Score9.8%(152)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,896)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(85)
Asian8.8%(396)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,190)
26
+168%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, Oregon?

Happy Valley, Oregon has about 4,519 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Happy Valley, Oregon?

The typical household in Happy Valley, Oregon earns about $93,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Valley, Oregon expensive?

In Happy Valley, Oregon, the median home is worth about $302,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, Oregon?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Valley, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Valley, Oregon?

About 1.2% of people in Happy Valley, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Happy Valley, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Happy Valley, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,968 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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