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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Oswego

Oregon · 35,278 residents · 10.83 sq mi
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Lake Oswego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,597. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $286,900. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 75% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,278
+16%since 1990
from 30,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,257 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 2,811 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Lake Oswego
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,597
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,499 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,166
+51%since 1990
from $27,946 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$286,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$839
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $641 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
29.4% rent
4.0
+45%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(29,333)
Black0.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(482)
Asian2.6%(781)
Diversity Score12.4%(3,784)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(31,642)
Black0.6%(216)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(820)
Asian4.6%(1,607)
Diversity Score18.2%(6,413)
18
+46%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.0%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 96.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−40%since 1990
from 21.8 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 Lake Oswego, Oregon?

Lake Oswego, Oregon has about 35,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Oswego, Oregon earns about $71,597 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 $286,900, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

About 62.0% 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 3.4% of people in Lake Oswego, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Oswego, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Oswego, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,834 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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