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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clackamas County

Oregon · 338,391 residents · 1,870.71 sq mi
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Clackamas County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,080. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $193,700. Households here earn about 27% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338,391
+21%since 1990
from 278,850 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 149 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+7%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
264K308K351K395K438K1990201020202024Clackamas County
2024424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,080
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,973
+59%since 1990
from $16,360 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $472 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(268,989)
Black0.3%(864)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6,968)
Asian1.7%(4,686)
Diversity Score14.1%(39,455)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(301,548)
Black0.6%(2,056)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(16,744)
Asian2.4%(8,216)
Diversity Score19.3%(65,321)
Diversity Score
19
+36%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Clackamas County to nearby counties

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Income$77,351+49%
Home value$416,400+115%
Population355,777−17%
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY VS
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Income$88,766+70%
Home value$552,700+185%
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY VS
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY VS
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Home value$522,900+170%
Population532,119+25%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clackamas County, Oregon?

Clackamas County, Oregon has about 338,391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clackamas County, Oregon?

The typical household in Clackamas County, Oregon earns about $52,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clackamas County, Oregon expensive?

In Clackamas County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $193,700, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Clackamas County, Oregon?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clackamas County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clackamas County, Oregon?

About 6.6% of people in Clackamas County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clackamas County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Clackamas County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59,541 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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