Population 55,467 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oregon City
Household size in Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Oregon City average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Portland area overall, where it has 2.51 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.61, even as the national average fell.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Oregon City are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Oregon City: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Oregon City has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oregon cities.
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 Oregon City
Renters in Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oregon City own their homes; 25.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Oregon City: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Oregon City is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $844 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,335 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,910 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,066 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oregon City costs $1,910 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,066 a month since 2006–10, up 126%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Oregon City
Bachelor's degrees in Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Oregon City as nationally: 32.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Portland area as a whole (42.6%). The share with a degree has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oregon City is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Portland area. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Oregon City
| Period | Oregon City | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oregon City runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Oregon City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City | 2.70 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 25.9% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,910 | 32.9% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| Marylhurst | 2.05 | 68.0 | 3.3% | 38.3% | 5.5% | 1998 | $2,999 | 56.7% | 95.2% | 7.6% |
| Gladstone | 2.37 | 45.9 | 10.5% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 1972 | $1,697 | 27.2% | 90.9% | 6.6% |
| West Linn | 2.74 | 44.7 | 7.1% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 1987 | $2,104 | 62.9% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| Johnson City | 2.42 | 42.7 | 2.3% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 1984 | $2,354 | 10.7% | 87.6% | 0.6% |
| Oatfield | 2.57 | 50.4 | 7.7% | 17.3% | 6.7% | 1974 | $1,725 | 38.2% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| Clackamas | 2.66 | 40.3 | 9.1% | 35.7% | 3.9% | 1996 | $1,883 | 33.8% | 93.0% | 1.8% |
| Oak Grove | 2.32 | 44.8 | 9.7% | 35.0% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,765 | 42.6% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| Beavercreek | 2.61 | 49.6 | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 1979 | $1,262 | 26.0% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| Viola | 2.80 | 45.1 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1984 | $2,696 | 37.6% | 94.8% | 1.4% |
| Happy Valley | 2.86 | 40.0 | 14.7% | 36.6% | 7.9% | 1999 | $2,080 | 43.5% | 95.4% | 5.3% |
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 Oregon City. 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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