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Oregon City

Oregon · 38,175 residents (2025 est.) · 10.049 sq mi
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Oregon City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,829. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $555,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,755
+47%since 2000
from 25,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,757 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 2,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+15%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,175 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K19K26K33K40K1990201020202024Oregon City
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,829
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,356
+123%since 2000
from $19,870 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−2%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+60%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(23,212)
Black0.6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,283)
Asian1.1%(283)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(4,173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(31,568)
Black1%(388)
Hispanic / Latino7%(2,647)
Asian1.9%(706)
Other6.5%(2,446)
Diversity Score36.4%(13,749)
Diversity Score
36
+125%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon City, Oregon?

Oregon City, Oregon has about 37,755 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oregon City, Oregon?

The typical household in Oregon City, Oregon earns about $97,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oregon City, Oregon expensive?

In Oregon City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $555,800, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon City, Oregon?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oregon City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon City, Oregon?

About 6.8% of people in Oregon City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oregon City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Oregon City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,057 residents, a change of about 157 percent over that period.

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