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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Linn

Oregon · 16,367 residents · 7.43 sq mi
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West Linn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,474. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 5,894 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $102,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,367
−26%vs 2000
vs 22,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,203 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 2,996 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K19K22K25K28K1990201020202024West Linn
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,474
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,010 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,168
−42%vs 2000
vs $34,671 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$102,400
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $244,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$511
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $811 in 2000
US average: $450
78.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
2.3
−34%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(20,362)
Black0.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(638)
Asian2.9%(646)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(3,420)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(15,867)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(314)
Asian2%(324)
Other0.8%(133)
Diversity Score11.8%(1,932)
12
−23%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.5%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 14.7 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 West Linn, Oregon?

West Linn, Oregon has about 16,367 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Linn, Oregon?

The typical household in West Linn, Oregon earns about $45,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Linn, Oregon expensive?

In West Linn, Oregon, the median home is worth about $102,400, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in West Linn, Oregon?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Linn, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Linn, Oregon?

About 3.9% of people in West Linn, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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