Census ACS · #863 μSA
La Grande Metro Area
The La Grande, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has 26,192 residents. The median household income is $64,212 and the median home value is $260,500.
26,192
Population
13
People / sq mi
$64,212
Median Income
$260,500
Median Home Value
The La Grande CBSA covers 2,037 sq mi of land at 12.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
Economy & Income
$64,212
Median Household Income
$34,745
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$260,500
Median Home Value
$982
Median Rent
64.6%
Homeownership
Education
93.5%
High School+
24.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.8%
Work From Home
17.2 min
Avg Commute
39.8%
Foreign Born
La Grande spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The La Grande, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 26,192 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #863 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the La Grande metro area is $64,212, with a per capita income of $34,745.
The La Grande, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the La Grande, Or CBSA (29260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
La Grande stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 13 people per square mile. With 26,192 residents, La Grande is a metro area in OR.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,212 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $260,500, with typical rent around $982.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.