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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Grande

Oregon · 12,327 residents · 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 $31,576. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,327
+5%since 1990
from 11,763 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,690 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,567 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+5%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K13K1990201020202024La Grande
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,576
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,550
+56%since 1990
from $10,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
55.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
44.8% rent
2.8
+40%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(11,240)
Black0.7%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(211)
Asian2.1%(243)
Diversity Score14.7%(1,732)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(11,312)
Black0.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(342)
Asian1.2%(152)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,429)
12
−21%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 13.4 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 La Grande, Oregon?

La Grande, Oregon has about 12,327 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Grande, Oregon earns about $31,576 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in La Grande, Oregon?

About 25.6% 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 15.2% 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 564 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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