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Woodburn

Oregon · 31,948 residents (2025 est.) · 5.859 sq mi
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Woodburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,347. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $331,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,875
+39%since 2000
from 20,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,758 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 3,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+27%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K16K21K25K29K1990201020202024Woodburn
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,347
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,787
+130%since 2000
from $12,954 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+10%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,800
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+52%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(9,342)
Black0.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino50.1%(10,064)
Asian0.5%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(12,749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(9,387)
Black0.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(17,127)
Asian0.9%(249)
Other3.8%(1,052)
Diversity Score63.4%(17,686)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
34.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 41.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 51.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodburn, Oregon?

Woodburn, Oregon has about 27,875 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodburn, Oregon?

The typical household in Woodburn, Oregon earns about $67,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodburn, Oregon expensive?

In Woodburn, Oregon, the median home is worth about $331,800, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Woodburn, Oregon?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Woodburn, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodburn, Oregon?

About 16.3% of people in Woodburn, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodburn, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodburn, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,471 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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