Oregon City, OR

Oregon City, OR

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The City of Oregon City has a robust economy featuring an array of locally-owned small businesses, a core of manufacturing, distribution and logistics companies, regional healthcare facilities and a community college. The city’s walkable downtown serves residents and a growing number of visitors. Oregon City is experiencing an important time of change and opportunity. Over the past 20 years, Oregon City’s population has grown by more than 10,000 people, an increase of close to 40%. Learn more here.

Population

Total Population

38,465

Population
Growth Rate

0.31%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

45.300

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

14,570

Total Housing Units

15,125


Owner Occupied

9,484

Renter Occupied

5,086

Vacant

555

Median Home Value

$593,216


Average Home Value

$616,063

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.93%

Income Projection

Median Household

$106,467 $124,456


Average Household

$130,838 $149,968


Per Capita

$49,890 $57,645

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,616

Total Employed

15,802

Workers 16+

19,074

2026 Public Administration

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Businesses

131

Employed

3,860

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

215

Employed

2,613

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

188

Employed

1,641

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

122

Employed

1,559

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

120

Employed

1,532

2026 Construction Businesses

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Businesses

151

Employed

984

Some
High School

859

Graduated
High School

6,062

Associates
Degree

2,934

Bachelor's
Degree

6,962

Graduate
Degree

2,574

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

12,183

Non-Resident Commuters

6,422

Drive Alone

13,485

Carpooled

1,430

Public

323

Work At Home

2,899

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09