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La Grande

Oregon · 12,985 residents (2025 est.) · 4.583 sq mi
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La Grande has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,427. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $278,700. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,058
+6%since 2000
from 12,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,849 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−2%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,985 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,427
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,576 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,892
+99%since 2000
from $16,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−6%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+70%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(11,312)
Black0.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(342)
Asian1.2%(152)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(1,429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(10,854)
Black1.1%(138)
Hispanic / Latino6%(785)
Asian1.8%(231)
Other8%(1,050)
Diversity Score37.3%(4,874)
Diversity Score
37
+222%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grande, Oregon?

La Grande, Oregon has about 13,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Grande, Oregon?

The typical household in La Grande, Oregon earns about $58,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grande, Oregon expensive?

In La Grande, Oregon, the median home is worth about $278,700, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in La Grande, Oregon?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in La Grande, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grande, Oregon?

About 20.9% of people in La Grande, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Grande, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, La Grande, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,295 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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