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Oregon City, Oregon Population 2026

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

The population of Oregon City, Oregon is 37,482 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $94,648, the median home value is $531,400, and the median age is 36.4.

The population has grown 17.2% since 2010 (32,716 → 38,327).

37,482

Population

3729

People / sq mi

$94,648

Median Income

$531,400

Median Home Value

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Oregon City covers 10.1 sq mi of land at 3729 people per square mile.

About Oregon City, OR

Housing cost is the defining feature of Oregon City: the median home is valued at $531,400. Oregon City is a city in Oregon with a population of 37,482. It ranks #17 among cities in Oregon by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $94,648 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $531,400, with typical rent around $1,606.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 32.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 14.2% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Oregon City — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Oregon City city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Oregon City city had a population of 32,716 in 2010 and 38,327 in 2024, a 17.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,327 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.14%.

2024 · 38K20102024
Oregon City city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

38,327

Population (2024)

32,716

Population (2010)

38,327

Peak (2024)

1.14%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201032,716
201133,081
201233,468
201334,495
201435,104
201535,541
201636,065
201736,403
201837,124
201937,339
202037,774
202137,648
202237,327
202337,707
202438,327

Race & Ethnicity

White88.6%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$94,648

Median Household Income

$42,810

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$531,400

Median Home Value

$1,606

Median Rent

65.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.5%

High School+

32.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.8%

Drive Alone

72.0%

Public Transit

14.2%

Work From Home

26.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

32.1%

Foreign Born

91.4%

Non-English at Home

7.3%

Veterans

14.4%

With Disability

94.2%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.3%
Construction12.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.7%
Manufacturing10.1%
Information6.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.1%
Retail Trade5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Public Administration4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon City, Oregon has a population of 37,482 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Oregon City, Oregon is $94,648, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oregon City, Oregon is $531,400, with median monthly rent at $1,606 and a homeownership rate of 65.8%.

The median age in Oregon City, Oregon is 36.4 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The population has grown 17.2% since 2010 (32,716 → 38,327).

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

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