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Corvallis Metro

Corvallis, OR · 1 counties · 95,184 residents · 675.208 sq mi
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Corvallis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,142. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,900. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95,184
+22%since 2000
from 78,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+7%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K76K84K91K99K1990201020202024Corvallis
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,142
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,305
+61%since 2000
from $21,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+38%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(67,816)
Black0.8%(637)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(3,645)
Asian4.5%(3,493)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(18,620)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(72,209)
Black1%(938)
Hispanic / Latino9%(8,524)
Asian6.7%(6,375)
Other4.3%(4,137)
Diversity Score46.4%(44,136)
Segregation Score19.9%(18,984)
Diversity Score
46
+95%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

CorvallisCENTRAL61,499
What's inside

1 component county

Benton CountyCENTRAL97,728
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corvallis, OR?

Corvallis, OR has about 95,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corvallis, OR?

The typical household in Corvallis, OR earns about $65,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corvallis, OR expensive?

In Corvallis, OR, the median home is worth about $357,900, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Corvallis, OR?

About 53.3% of adults age 25 and over in Corvallis, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corvallis, OR?

About 18.6% of people in Corvallis, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corvallis, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Corvallis, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,373 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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