Forest Grove city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Forest Grove city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Forest Grove city, Oregon has a total population of 26,406, the 24th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $81,998, which is 2% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Forest Grove city Quick Facts

Population 26,406

Median Household Income $81,998

Median Home Value $464,300

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 34.6 years

Homeownership Rate 62.3%

Affordability Ratio 5.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

High School Graduation Rate 88.8%

Diversity Index 54/100

Population 26,406 24th of 419

Median Income $81,998 above average

Poverty Rate 13.4% 8% higher national

Median Home Value $464,300 top 30%

How Forest Grove city Compares

Median Household Income

Forest Grove city

$81,998

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Forest Grove city

$464,300

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%

$25K-$50K 14.8%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 40.9%

Employment

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

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.3%

Renter 37.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

26.4%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

19.2%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Forest Grove city Rankings in Oregon

#24 Population of 419

#133 Median Income of 419

#107 Education of 419

#86 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Forest Grove city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Wilsonville city	26,183	$87,371	$584,700	44.5%	8.8%
Newberg city	25,622	$91,389	$453,700	35.2%	8.9%
Woodburn city	26,845	$67,469	$308,400	16.7%	15.2%
Tualatin city	27,710	$105,073	$595,800	45.5%	9.2%
Milwaukie city	21,256	$82,422	$477,200	40.9%	6.5%

Population Overview

Forest Grove city is a mid-sized community located in Oregon. The total population is 26,406. It ranks as the 24th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forest Grove city is 34.6 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Forest Grove city is $81,998. This is 2% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $464,300. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forest Grove city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (30.3% vs 14.3%).

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower 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 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forest Grove city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Forest Grove city, Oregon?

Forest Grove city, Oregon has a population of 26,406 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Forest Grove city, OR?

The median household income in Forest Grove city is $81,998, which is 4% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Grove city, OR?

The poverty rate in Forest Grove city is 13.4%. This means approximately 3,397 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Forest Grove city, Oregon?

Forest Grove city's population is 60.5% White, 2.6% Black, 30.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Forest Grove city, OR?

The median home value in Forest Grove city is $464,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x.

How educated is Forest Grove city, Oregon?

31.7% of adults (25+) in Forest Grove city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.