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Ontario has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,300. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,842
+8%since 2000
from 10,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,991 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+14%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,957 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,308
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,056
+77%since 2000
from $14,683 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+73%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,826)
Black0.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(3,521)
Asian2.6%(291)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(6,631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(5,840)
Black0.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino45.4%(5,378)
Asian2%(233)
Other2.6%(305)
Diversity Score68.7%(8,133)
Diversity Score
69
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 70.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 27.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ontario, Oregon?

Ontario, Oregon has about 11,842 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ontario, Oregon?

The typical household in Ontario, Oregon earns about $46,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ontario, Oregon expensive?

In Ontario, Oregon, the median home is worth about $236,300, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Ontario, Oregon?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ontario, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ontario, Oregon?

About 21.0% of people in Ontario, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ontario, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Ontario, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,617 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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