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Clackamas County

Oregon · 421,401 residents · 1,870.71 sq mi
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Clackamas County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,911. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $421,100. Households here earn about 26% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421,401
+25%since 2000
from 338,391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
264K308K351K395K438K1990201020202024Clackamas County
2024424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,911
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,080 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,638
+64%since 2000
from $25,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+37%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(301,548)
Black0.6%(2,056)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(16,744)
Asian2.4%(8,216)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(65,321)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(325,361)
Black1%(4,336)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(40,342)
Asian4.9%(20,459)
Other4.9%(20,815)
Diversity Score44.9%(189,370)
Segregation Score22.5%(94,974)
Diversity Score
45
+133%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clackamas County, Oregon?

Clackamas County, Oregon has about 421,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clackamas County, Oregon earns about $82,911 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 $421,100, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Clackamas County, Oregon?

About 38.0% 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 7.5% 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 142,551 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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