La Grande, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of La Grande, Oregon is 13,059 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $56,409, the median home value is $244,200, and the median age is 32.5.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (13,089 → 13,058).
13,059
Population
2840
People / sq mi
$56,409
Median Income
$244,200
Median Home Value
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La Grande covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 2840 people per square mile.
About La Grande, OR
La Grande skews on age — the median resident is 32.5, younger than the national median. La Grande is a city in Oregon with a population of 13,059. It ranks #49 among cities in Oregon by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,409, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $244,200, with typical rent around $970.
25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 13 minutes each way.
La Grande city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of La Grande city had a population of 13,089 in 2010 and 13,058 in 2024, a -0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,614 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
13,058
Population (2024)
13,089
Population (2010)
13,614
Peak (2019)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,089 |
| 2011 | 13,230 |
| 2012 | 13,121 |
| 2013 | 12,922 |
| 2014 | 12,964 |
| 2015 | 12,959 |
| 2016 | 13,114 |
| 2017 | 13,335 |
| 2018 | 13,555 |
| 2019 | 13,614 |
| 2020 | 13,006 |
| 2021 | 13,048 |
| 2022 | 13,106 |
| 2023 | 13,053 |
| 2024 | 13,058 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,409
Median Household Income
$29,491
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$244,200
Median Home Value
$970
Median Rent
50.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
69.1%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work From Home
13.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.9%
Foreign Born
93.5%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
18.2%
With Disability
94.1%
Health Insurance
93.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.7% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
La Grande, Oregon has a population of 13,059 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Oregon.
The median household income in La Grande, Oregon is $56,409, with 11.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in La Grande, Oregon is $244,200, with median monthly rent at $970 and a homeownership rate of 50.4%.
The median age in La Grande, Oregon is 32.5 years. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
The population has declined 0.2% since 2010 (13,089 → 13,058).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.