Lookingglass, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 963, Lookingglass's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lookingglass is a small community located in Oregon, within Douglas County. The total population is 963. It ranks as the 234th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lookingglass is 50.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lookingglass is $89,625. This is 8% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.0%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $549,800. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lookingglass has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

5.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower 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 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lookingglass, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.