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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oregon City

Oregon · 14,698 residents · 10.049 sq mi
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Oregon City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,687. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 11,056 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $60,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,698
−43%vs 2000
vs 25,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,463 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 2,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K19K26K33K40K1990201020202024Oregon City
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,687
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,531 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,106
−39%vs 2000
vs $19,870 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,900
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $161,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$438
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $686 in 2000
US average: $450
56.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
43.9% rent
2.1
−40%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(14,283)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(346)
Asian1%(152)
Other1.6%(234)
Diversity Score12.2%(1,796)
12
−25%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.9%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oregon City, Oregon?

Oregon City, Oregon has about 14,698 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oregon City, Oregon earns about $28,687 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 $60,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon City, Oregon?

About 12.8% 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 9.2% of people in Oregon City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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