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La Grande

Oregon · 13,026 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 $45,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,026
+6%since 2000
from 12,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,842 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+4%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K13K1990201020202024La Grande
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,573
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,576 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,985
+51%since 2000
from $16,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(10,510)
Black0.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(863)
Asian1.1%(142)
Other6.5%(841)
Diversity Score35%(4,563)
Diversity Score
35
+202%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grande, Oregon?

La Grande, Oregon has about 13,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Grande, Oregon earns about $45,573 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 $183,600, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in La Grande, Oregon?

About 24.5% 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 19.1% 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 1,263 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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