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Woodburn

Oregon · 26,013 residents · 5.859 sq mi
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Woodburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,251. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,013
+29%since 2000
from 20,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,440 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 3,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+16%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,251
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,311
+72%since 2000
from $12,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(8,786)
Black0.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(16,020)
Asian1%(259)
Other3.1%(818)
Diversity Score63.1%(16,405)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
26.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodburn, Oregon?

Woodburn, Oregon has about 26,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodburn, Oregon?

The typical household in Woodburn, Oregon earns about $52,251 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 $230,500, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Woodburn, Oregon?

About 17.0% 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 13.7% 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 12,609 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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