Population 29,907 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Linn
Household size in West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in West Linn average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
West Linn skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, as it has 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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West Linn: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. West Linn has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 West Linn
Renters in West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Linn is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in West Linn than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in West Linn are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,221 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,344 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,573 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,104 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$883 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
Rent in West Linn runs $2,104 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $883 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, 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. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the east.
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 West Linn
Bachelor's degrees in West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.8% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.6% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Linn is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West Linn: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 West Linn
| Period | West Linn | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in West Linn than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 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).
West Linn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn | 2.74 | 44.7 | 7.1% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 1987 | $2,104 | 62.9% | 97.5% | 4.0% |
| Gladstone | 2.37 | 45.9 | 10.5% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 1972 | $1,697 | 27.2% | 90.9% | 6.6% |
| Marylhurst | 2.05 | 68.0 | 3.3% | 38.3% | 5.5% | 1998 | $2,999 | 56.7% | 95.2% | 7.6% |
| Oak Grove | 2.32 | 44.8 | 9.7% | 35.0% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,765 | 42.6% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| Oregon City | 2.70 | 40.8 | 6.8% | 25.9% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,910 | 32.9% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| Oatfield | 2.57 | 50.4 | 7.7% | 17.3% | 6.7% | 1974 | $1,725 | 38.2% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| Johnson City | 2.42 | 42.7 | 2.3% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 1984 | $2,354 | 10.7% | 87.6% | 0.6% |
| Lake Oswego | 2.44 | 46.8 | 6.2% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 1979 | $2,246 | 73.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
| Rivergrove | 2.58 | 45.4 | 2.9% | 37.8% | 4.0% | 1977 | $2,616 | 63.9% | 99.7% | 8.4% |
| Durham | 2.16 | 41.8 | 12.1% | 69.7% | 4.8% | 1991 | $1,724 | 43.0% | 89.7% | 1.3% |
| Milwaukie | 2.32 | 41.2 | 11.4% | 40.7% | 7.5% | 1966 | $1,602 | 40.5% | 96.3% | 6.7% |
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 West Linn. 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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