Oregon City city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Oregon City city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Oregon City city, Oregon has a total population of 37,482, the 17th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $94,648, which is 18% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Oregon City city Quick Facts

Population 37,482

Median Household Income $94,648

Median Home Value $531,400

Poverty Rate 7.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 65.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

High School Graduation Rate 95.5%

Diversity Index 25/100

Population 37,482 17th of 419

Median Income $94,648 top 20%

Poverty Rate 7.0% 43% lower national

Median Home Value $531,400 top 20%

How Oregon City city Compares

Median Household Income

Oregon City city

$94,648

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Oregon City city

$531,400

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.4%

$25K-$50K 13.5%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 46.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.8%

Renter 34.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

24.8%

35-54

26.7%

55-74

21.3%

75+

5.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Oregon City city Rankings in Oregon

#17 Population of 419

#72 Median Income of 419

#102 Education of 419

#60 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Oregon City city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Keizer city	39,013	$81,217	$396,700	27.1%	8.4%
Redmond city	35,161	$79,789	$435,000	29.3%	9.7%
McMinnville city	34,493	$70,060	$391,100	26.2%	15.4%
Lake Oswego city	40,367	$140,441	$894,000	75.1%	3.1%
Grants Pass city	39,183	$56,877	$364,200	19.7%	15.5%

Population Overview

Oregon City city is a mid-sized community located in Oregon. The total population is 37,482. It ranks as the 17th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oregon City city is 36.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oregon City city is $94,648. This is 18% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $531,400. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oregon City city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oregon City 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 Oregon City city, Oregon?

Oregon City city, Oregon has a population of 37,482 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Oregon City city, OR?

The median household income in Oregon City city is $94,648, which is 21% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon City city, OR?

The poverty rate in Oregon City city is 7.0%. This means approximately 2,585 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Oregon City city, Oregon?

Oregon City city's population is 86.0% White, 1.2% Black, 5.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Oregon City city, OR?

The median home value in Oregon City city is $531,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x.

How educated is Oregon City city, Oregon?

32.5% of adults (25+) in Oregon City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.