Population 4,250 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carlton
Household size in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Carlton holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.72 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Carlton skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Carlton, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carlton
Renters in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carlton is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Carlton: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Carlton is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,138 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,458 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,792 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$654 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Carlton costs $1,792 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same. Rent takes 21.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carlton
Bachelor's degrees in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Carlton than nationally: 28.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Carlton is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Portland area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carlton
| Period | Carlton | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Carlton has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carlton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | 2.85 | 43.3 | 6.9% | 23.0% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,792 | 28.4% | 92.1% | 3.0% |
| St. Joseph | 2.74 | 45.7 | 7.4% | 15.0% | 8.2% | 1997 | $1,575 | 30.2% | 95.7% | 6.7% |
| Yamhill | 2.80 | 43.3 | 7.1% | 13.0% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,312 | 27.5% | 96.6% | 1.1% |
| Lafayette | 3.07 | 38.6 | 7.2% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 1998 | $1,271 | 22.1% | 87.4% | 6.1% |
| Midway | 2.35 | 50.8 | 6.2% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 1974 | $1,911 | 50.9% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| Mcminnville | 2.56 | 41.3 | 11.4% | 35.0% | 6.1% | 1989 | $1,552 | 27.3% | 88.0% | 5.8% |
| Sunnycrest | 2.61 | 46.5 | 4.8% | 19.2% | 11.3% | 1983 | $2,020 | 52.0% | 99.2% | 1.9% |
| Orchard View | 2.62 | 41.5 | 9.5% | 28.1% | 7.6% | 1996 | $1,476 | 36.8% | 92.6% | 3.7% |
| Wapato | 2.83 | 44.3 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 8.4% | 1979 | $1,570 | 33.9% | 95.9% | 1.2% |
| Dayton | 3.32 | 37.1 | 13.7% | 22.9% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,436 | 21.0% | 83.8% | 7.4% |
| Pike | 2.65 | 60.1 | 6.4% | 12.9% | 16.5% | 1988 | $1,653 | 25.4% | 99.2% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carlton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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