Milwaukie city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Milwaukie city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Milwaukie city, Oregon has a total population of 21,256, the 32nd largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $82,422, which is 2% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Milwaukie city Quick Facts

Population 21,256

Median Household Income $82,422

Median Home Value $477,200

Poverty Rate 6.5%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 60.1%

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

High School Graduation Rate 95.5%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 21,256 32nd of 419

Median Income $82,422 above average

Poverty Rate 6.5% 48% lower national

Median Home Value $477,200 top 30%

How Milwaukie city Compares

Median Household Income

Milwaukie city

$82,422

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Milwaukie city

$477,200

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.7%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 42.7%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

70.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.1%

Renter 39.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

31.3%

55-74

22.1%

75+

7.2%

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+)

Milwaukie city Rankings in Oregon

#32 Population of 419

#129 Median Income of 419

#67 Education of 419

#80 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Milwaukie city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ashland city	21,343	$71,782	$573,700	65.0%	14.2%
Central Point city	19,183	$80,450	$357,700	23.0%	8.6%
Hermiston city	19,406	$67,128	$244,700	15.1%	9.3%
Sherwood city	20,227	$110,616	$564,200	49.5%	4.0%
Oak Grove CDP	17,408	$81,611	$485,200	39.6%	8.6%

Population Overview

Milwaukie city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 21,256. It ranks as the 32nd most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milwaukie city is 39.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milwaukie city is $82,422. This is 2% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $477,200. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milwaukie city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%.

Education

40.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie city, Oregon?

Milwaukie city, Oregon has a population of 21,256 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Milwaukie city, OR?

The median household income in Milwaukie city is $82,422, which is 5% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Milwaukie city, OR?

The poverty rate in Milwaukie city is 6.5%. This means approximately 1,363 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Milwaukie city, Oregon?

Milwaukie city's population is 75.8% White, 1.8% Black, 10.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Milwaukie city, OR?

The median home value in Milwaukie city is $477,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x.

How educated is Milwaukie city, Oregon?

40.9% of adults (25+) in Milwaukie city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.