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Island City

Oregon · 1,142 residents (2025 est.) · 0.984 sq mi
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Island City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,563. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $295,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,145
+25%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,164 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,142 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6468049621K1K1990201020202024Island City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,563
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,893
+88%since 2000
from $19,138 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−18%since 2010
from 0.522 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+88%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(859)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,017)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(56)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.1%(70)
Diversity Score25.6%(293)
Diversity Score
26
+233%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island City, Oregon?

Island City, Oregon has about 1,145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island City, Oregon?

The typical household in Island City, Oregon earns about $66,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island City, Oregon expensive?

In Island City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $295,100, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Island City, Oregon?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Island City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island City, Oregon?

About 14.0% of people in Island City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Island City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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