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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oregon City

Oregon · 25,754 residents · 10.049 sq mi
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Oregon City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,531. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $161,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,754
+75%since 1990
from 14,698 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,563 / sq mi
+75%since 1990
from 1,463 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+3%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K19K26K33K40K1990201020202024Oregon City
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,531
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,687 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,870
+64%since 1990
from $12,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,900
+102%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
59.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
40.2% rent
3.6
+67%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(14,283)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(346)
Asian1%(152)
Diversity Score12.2%(1,796)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(23,212)
Black0.6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,283)
Asian1.1%(283)
Diversity Score16.2%(4,173)
16
+33%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon City, Oregon?

Oregon City, Oregon has about 25,754 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oregon City, Oregon earns about $45,531 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 $161,900, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon City, Oregon?

About 18.4% 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 8.9% 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 11,056 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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