Clackamas County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clackamas County is located in Oregon with a total population of 422,308. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clackamas County is 42.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clackamas County is $100,360. This is 25% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $577,900. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clackamas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%.

Education

39.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.