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CITY · 2010 ACS

Milwaukie

Oregon · 20,291 residents · 4.984 sq mi
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Milwaukie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $247,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,291
−1%since 2000
from 20,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.5%(1,118)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.4%(1,089)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.1%(1,232)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.9%(1,200)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.5%(1,118)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.8%(3,004)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414%(2,838)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.3%(3,095)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.9%(2,830)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747%(1,420)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.6%(933)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(414)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,207
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,635 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,714
+25%since 2000
from $21,342 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−2%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(18,271)
Black0.9%(182)
Hispanic / Latino4%(813)
Asian2.4%(483)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(17,276)
Black1.3%(262)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,426)
Asian2.4%(494)
Other3.8%(767)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(458)
Nicaraguan0.2%(44)
Puerto Rican0.1%(29)
Peruvian0.1%(26)
Salvadoran0.1%(23)
Dominican0.1%(11)
Cuban0%(8)
Ancestry
German28.3%(5,765)
Irish12.8%(2,619)
English11.4%(2,327)
Italian5.6%(1,144)
American4.9%(999)
Scottish4.6%(932)
Norwegian4.2%(862)
Swedish3.7%(748)
French3.5%(718)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(528)
Polish2.5%(511)
Russian2%(416)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.7%(344)
Swiss1.5%(302)
Danish1.4%(295)
Welsh1.4%(278)
Arab1%(204)
Canadian0.9%(175)
Austrian0.8%(155)
Finnish0.7%(150)
Czech0.6%(131)
Palestinian0.5%(107)
Portuguese0.4%(91)
British0.4%(83)
Greek0.3%(66)
Ukrainian0.3%(56)
Hungarian0.2%(32)
Slovak0.2%(32)
Armenian0.1%(26)
Iranian0.1%(26)
Croatian0.1%(24)
Lebanese0.1%(21)
Belgian0.1%(20)
Lithuanian0.1%(18)
West Indian0.1%(15)
Haitian0.1%(15)
Bulgarian0.1%(14)
Macedonian0.1%(13)
Serbian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.6%(3,333)
Married48.6%(4,542)
Widowed1.3%(124)
Divorced14.5%(1,354)
Women 15+
Never married29.5%(2,699)
Married47.7%(4,365)
Widowed6.1%(562)
Divorced16.7%(1,524)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milwaukie, Oregon?

Milwaukie, Oregon has about 20,291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milwaukie, Oregon?

The typical household in Milwaukie, Oregon earns about $53,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milwaukie, Oregon expensive?

In Milwaukie, Oregon, the median home is worth about $247,400, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Milwaukie, Oregon?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Milwaukie, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milwaukie, Oregon?

About 12.6% of people in Milwaukie, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milwaukie, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Milwaukie, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,599 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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