Clackamas County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Clackamas County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clackamas County, Oregon has a population of 423,975, the 3rd most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $103,517 and the median home value is $611,000. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clackamas County Quick Facts

Population 423,975

Median Household Income $103,517

Median Home Value $611,000

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 70.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.5%

High School Graduation 94.8%

Cities/Places 21

Population 423,975 3rd of 36

Median Income $103,517 25% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Clackamas County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	422,308	423,975	+0.4%
Median household income	$100,360	$103,517	+3.1%
Median home value	$577,900	$611,000	+5.7%

Median Household Income

Clackamas

$103,517

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clackamas

$611,000

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.7%

$25K-$50K 12.4%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 51.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

12.8%

$200K+

18.8%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.7%

Renter 29.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,758/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

24.8%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clackamas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Oregon City	37,755	$97,829	6.8%	$555,800
West Linn	26,935	$146,507	5.5%	$770,200
Happy Valley	26,738	$122,151	7.7%	$725,300
Canby	18,134	$100,989	8.0%	$528,500
Oak Grove	16,796	$86,226	8.4%	$515,700
Oatfield	13,294	$103,224	9.8%	$569,000
Sandy	12,854	$108,984	7.8%	$470,300
Gladstone	11,977	$91,250	13.6%	$480,700
Damascus	11,437	$122,500	3.2%	$653,100
Molalla	10,186	$89,318	4.3%	$447,100
Jennings Lodge	7,971	$71,054	11.5%	$462,100
Estacada	5,152	$94,435	23.8%	$509,800
Beavercreek	4,894	$135,032	4.9%	$664,300
Mount Hood Villages	4,703	$91,817	5.5%	$455,500
Mulino	2,229	$108,482	10.0%	$779,500
Boring	1,869	$158,625	3.8%	$730,900
Stafford	1,600	$163,155	6.9%	$1,020,100
Johnson City	499	$48,167	20.8%	$87,800
Rhododendron	214	$86,161	14.5%	$415,200
Government Camp	147	N/A	22.4%	N/A
Barlow	105	$96,250	7.6%	$413,600

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Population Overview

Clackamas County is located in Oregon with a total population of 423,975. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clackamas County is 42.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clackamas County is $103,517. This is 25% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $611,000. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clackamas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%.

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clackamas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clackamas County, Oregon?

Clackamas County has a population of 423,975, making it the 3rd most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Clackamas County?

The median household income in Clackamas County is $103,517 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Clackamas County, Oregon?

Clackamas County contains 21 Census-designated places.