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Population Review

Grants Pass, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Grants Pass, Oregon is 39,183 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $56,877, the median home value is $364,200, and the median age is 40.8.

The population has grown 9.6% since 2010 (35,999 → 39,468).

39,183

Population

3402

People / sq mi

$56,877

Median Income

$364,200

Median Home Value

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Grants Pass covers 11.5 sq mi of land at 3402 people per square mile.

About Grants Pass, OR

Grants Pass is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 54.9% of the population. Grants Pass is a city in Oregon with a population of 39,183. It ranks #15 among cities in Oregon by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,877, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $364,200, with typical rent around $1,160.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.7%, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Grants Pass, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Grants Pass city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Grants Pass city had a population of 35,999 in 2010 and 39,468 in 2024, a 9.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,468 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.66%.

2024 · 39K20102024
Grants Pass city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

39,468

Population (2024)

35,999

Population (2010)

39,468

Peak (2024)

0.66%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201035,999
201135,924
201235,887
201336,018
201436,152
201536,687
201637,192
201737,732
201838,004
201938,170
202039,244
202139,432
202239,121
202339,325
202439,468

Race & Ethnicity

White85.8%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.5%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$56,877

Median Household Income

$32,135

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$364,200

Median Home Value

$1,160

Median Rent

56.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.1%

High School+

19.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

74.0%

Public Transit

9.1%

Work From Home

17.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

54.9%

Foreign Born

95.1%

Non-English at Home

11.3%

Veterans

18.6%

With Disability

92.4%

Health Insurance

93.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.1%
Manufacturing9.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.4%
Construction5.3%
Information4.3%
Retail Trade4.2%
Public Administration4.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grants Pass, Oregon has a population of 39,183 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Grants Pass, Oregon is $56,877, with 11.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Grants Pass, Oregon is $364,200, with median monthly rent at $1,160 and a homeownership rate of 56.4%.

The median age in Grants Pass, Oregon is 40.8 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

The population has grown 9.6% since 2010 (35,999 → 39,468).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.