Total Population
28,010
Population
Growth Rate
0.69%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
72.400
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Forest Grove, OR
Home to Pacific University, Forest Grove’s diverse economic base includes high tech, food and beverage processing, wood products, metalworking, education and healthcare. Plentiful serviced land, low cost structure, enterprise zone incentives and a business friendly government make Forest Grove a competitive location for business growth. Learn more here.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
9,663
Total Housing Units
10,050
Owner Occupied
6,014
Renter Occupied
3,649
Vacant
387
Median Home Value
$598,312
Average Home Value
$625,956
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.12%
Income Projection
Median Household
$95,626 $109,230
Average Household
$114,964 $132,909
Per Capita
$40,070 $46,729
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
669
Total Employed
6,579
Workers 16+
12,580
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
69
Employed
1,259
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
80
Employed
838
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
75
Employed
804
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
25
Employed
775
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
38
Employed
661
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
85
Employed
655
Some
High School
907
Graduated
High School
3,633
Associates
Degree
1,606
Bachelor's
Degree
4,328
Graduate
Degree
2,022
Average Commute Time
30 min.
Resident Commuters
10,917
Non-Resident Commuters
1,579
Drive Alone
8,527
Carpooled
1,026
Public
449
Work At Home
1,531
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09