Corvallis, OR Demographics

A map of Corvallis's Population by Race

Corvallis, Oregon has an estimated population of 59,960, a less than 1% change from the 59,922 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 9.0% Asian, 6.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Corvallis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Corvallis has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Corvallis, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 45.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Corvallis is ranked the 10th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Corvallis was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Corvallis's White Population

43,463 residents of Corvallis, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Corvallis is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Corvallis ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corvallis's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Corvallis's population has increased from 71.4% to 72.5%.

Corvallis is more White than neighboring Adair Village (69.9% White). Corvallis is less White than neighboring Philomath (87% White), Peoria (100% White), Tangent (84.1% White), and Albany (75.1% White).

Corvallis's Black Population

933 residents of Corvallis, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Corvallis is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Corvallis ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corvallis's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Black residents' share of Corvallis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Corvallis is more Black than neighboring Philomath (0% Black), Adair Village (1.2% Black), Peoria (0% Black), Tangent (0% Black), and Albany (0.8% Black).

Corvallis's Asian Population

5,390 residents of Corvallis, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Corvallis is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Corvallis ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corvallis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Asian residents' share of Corvallis's population has decreased from 9.6% to 9.0%.

Corvallis is more Asian than neighboring Philomath (3% Asian), Adair Village (4.9% Asian), Peoria (0% Asian), Tangent (0.8% Asian), and Albany (2% Asian).

Corvallis's Hispanic Population

6,102 residents of Corvallis, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Corvallis is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Corvallis ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corvallis's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Corvallis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.2%.

Corvallis is more Hispanic than neighboring Philomath (2.1% Hispanic), and Peoria (0% Hispanic). Corvallis is less Hispanic than neighboring Adair Village (19% Hispanic), Tangent (12% Hispanic), and Albany (16.5% Hispanic).

Corvallis's Native American/Other Population

480 residents of Corvallis, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Corvallis is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Corvallis ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corvallis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Corvallis's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Corvallis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Adair Village (0% Native American/Other), Peoria (0% Native American/Other), Tangent (0.2% Native American/Other), and Albany (0.7% Native American/Other). Corvallis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Philomath (2.2% Native American/Other).

Corvallis's Multiracial Population

3,592 residents of Corvallis, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Corvallis is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Corvallis ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corvallis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Corvallis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Corvallis is more Multiracial than neighboring Philomath (5.7% Multiracial), Adair Village (4.9% Multiracial), Peoria (0% Multiracial), Tangent (2.9% Multiracial), and Albany (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.