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Oregon City

Oregon · 31,859 residents · 10.049 sq mi
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Oregon City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,153. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $285,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,859
+24%since 2000
from 25,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,170 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 2,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K19K26K33K40K1990201020202024Oregon City
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,153
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,084
+26%since 2000
from $19,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(27,722)
Black0.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,339)
Asian1.7%(542)
Other4.7%(1,492)
Diversity Score31.7%(10,113)
Diversity Score
32
+96%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon City, Oregon?

Oregon City, Oregon has about 31,859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oregon City, Oregon earns about $56,153 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 $285,100, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon City, Oregon?

About 21.9% 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 12.7% 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 17,161 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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