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Ontario

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Ontario has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $121,600. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,645
+6%since 2000
from 10,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,958 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+13%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Ontario
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,917
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,303
+45%since 2000
from $14,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(5,692)
Black1.1%(125)
Hispanic / Latino43.4%(5,049)
Asian1.7%(193)
Other1.4%(166)
Diversity Score67.5%(7,859)
Diversity Score
67
+12%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ontario, Oregon?

Ontario, Oregon has about 11,645 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ontario, Oregon?

The typical household in Ontario, Oregon earns about $35,917 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 $121,600, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Ontario, Oregon?

About 17.7% 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 23.8% 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 2,420 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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