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Island City

Oregon · 989 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Island City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
+8%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+4%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6468049621K1K1990201020202024Island City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,977 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,940
+88%since 2000
from $19,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(915)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(34)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score11.2%(111)
Diversity Score
11
+46%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island City, Oregon?

Island City, Oregon has about 989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Island City, Oregon earns about $56,667 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 $166,200, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Island City, Oregon?

About 27.4% 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 11.8% 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 290 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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