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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Oswego

Oregon · 30,444 residents · 10.83 sq mi
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Lake Oswego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,499. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $142,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,444
−14%vs 2000
vs 35,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,811 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 3,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
29K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Lake Oswego
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,499
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,597 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,946
−34%vs 2000
vs $42,166 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$142,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$641
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $839 in 2000
US average: $450
67.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
33.0% rent
2.8
−31%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(31,642)
Black0.6%(216)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(820)
Asian4.6%(1,607)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(6,413)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(29,333)
Black0.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(482)
Asian2.6%(781)
Other0.4%(133)
Diversity Score12.4%(3,784)
12
−32%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.9%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+66%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

Lake Oswego, Oregon has about 30,444 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

The typical household in Lake Oswego, Oregon earns about $51,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Oswego, Oregon expensive?

In Lake Oswego, Oregon, the median home is worth about $142,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Oswego, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

About 3.7% of people in Lake Oswego, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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