Clackamas County, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Oregon

The population of Clackamas County, Oregon is 422,308 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $100,360, the median home value is $577,900, and the median age is 42.1.

The population of Clackamas County has grown 13.0% since 2010 (376,799 → 425,857), a +0.88% annualized rate.

Clackamas County within Oregon · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

422,308

Population

+0.88%

Annual growth

226

People / sq mi

$100,360

Median Income

$577,900

Median Home Value

Clackamas County covers 1,871 sq mi of land at 225.7 people per square mile.

About Clackamas County, OR

Clackamas County is a county in Oregon with a population of 422,308. It ranks #3 among counties in Oregon by population. The median age is 42.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Clackamas County is $100,360, above the US median of $74,580. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $577,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,693. The homeownership rate of 71.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clackamas County reflects 39.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.0% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.0 minutes each way.

Clackamas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clackamas County had a population of 376,799 in 2010 and 425,857 in 2024, a 13.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 425,857 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.88%.

425,857

Population (2024)

376,799

Population (2010)

425,857

Peak (2024)

0.88%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	376,799	-	-	estimate
2011	379,640	+2,841	+0.75%	estimate
2012	383,159	+3,519	+0.93%	estimate
2013	387,571	+4,412	+1.15%	estimate
2014	393,544	+5,973	+1.54%	estimate
2015	399,852	+6,308	+1.60%	estimate
2016	407,055	+7,203	+1.80%	estimate
2017	412,982	+5,927	+1.46%	estimate
2018	415,586	+2,604	+0.63%	estimate
2019	418,199	+2,613	+0.63%	estimate
2020	422,512	+4,313	+1.03%	estimate
2021	423,892	+1,380	+0.33%	estimate
2022	423,217	-675	-0.16%	estimate
2023	424,396	+1,179	+0.28%	estimate
2024	425,857	+1,461	+0.34%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.3%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.4%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

42.1

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

19.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

13.9%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

11.7%

75–84

5.4%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$100,360+$19,934 vs state
Mean household income	$132,196
Per-capita income	$51,666
Poverty rate	5.0%-2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	60.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.5%

Finance & real estate

11.8%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Construction

8.8%

Education & health care

7.1%

Information

6.7%

Retail trade

5.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Clackamas County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.5% of workers.

How residents commute

1.9%

Drive alone

2.4%

Carpool

68.3%

Public transit

19.0%

Work from home

27.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$577,900+$123,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,693

Median rent

71.3%

Homeownership rate

172,599

Total housing units

94.3%

Occupied

5.7%

Vacant

28.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.9%

With health insurance

96.8%

With broadband internet

37.5%

Foreign-born

6.8%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

87.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.7%

High School+

39.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clackamas County, Oregon has a population of 422,308 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 226 people per square mile.

The population of Clackamas County has grown 13.0% since 2010 (376,799 → 425,857), a +0.88% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clackamas County, Oregon is $100,360, with mean (average) household income of $132,196 and per-capita income of $51,666. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clackamas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clackamas County, Oregon is 42.1 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Clackamas County is $577,900 and median monthly rent is $1,693. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 172,599 total housing units, 5.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clackamas County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Portland is among the largest cities associated with Clackamas County, Oregon, with a population of 642,715.