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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

38,059

Population
Growth Rate

0.34%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

44.700

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

14,394

Total Housing Units

14,853


Owner Occupied

9,791

Renter Occupied

4,603

Vacant

459

Median Home Value

$594,185


Average Home Value

$618,491

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.57%

Income Projection

Median Household

$100,969 $113,732


Average Household

$123,951 $139,391


Per Capita

$46,939 $53,298

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,595

Total Employed

16,402

Workers 16+

19,133

2025 Public Administration

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Businesses

132

Employed

3,909

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

213

Employed

2,917

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

191

Employed

2,043

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

122

Employed

1,424

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

120

Employed

1,397

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

36

Employed

1,129

Some
High School

748

Graduated
High School

5,648

Associates
Degree

3,315

Bachelor's
Degree

6,973

Graduate
Degree

2,535

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

11,851

Non-Resident Commuters

6,809

Drive Alone

13,771

Carpooled

1,375

Public

337

Work At Home

2,712

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25