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La Grande

Oregon · 13,082 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 $36,504. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,600. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,082
+6%since 2000
from 12,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,854 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
−3%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K13K1990201020202024La Grande
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,504
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,576 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,485
+24%since 2000
from $16,550 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(11,606)
Black0.8%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(601)
Asian1.1%(144)
Other4.6%(602)
Diversity Score25.7%(3,362)
Diversity Score
26
+122%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grande, Oregon?

La Grande, Oregon has about 13,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Grande, Oregon earns about $36,504 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 $132,600, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in La Grande, Oregon?

About 19.8% 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 22.1% 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 1,319 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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