Gladstone, OR Demographics

A map of Gladstone's Population by Race

Gladstone, Oregon has an estimated population of 11,977, a less than 1% change from the 12,017 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 9.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gladstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gladstone has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Gladstone, that probability was 36.2% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gladstone is ranked the 52nd 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). Gladstone was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gladstone's White Population

9,170 residents of Gladstone, or 76.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gladstone is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Gladstone ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Gladstone's population has decreased from 78.9% to 76.6%.

Gladstone is more White than neighboring Johnson City (65.5% White), and Oatfield (75.7% White). Gladstone is less White than neighboring Jennings Lodge (78.6% White), Oregon City (83.6% White), and West Linn (79.9% White).

Gladstone's Black Population

158 residents of Gladstone, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gladstone is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Gladstone ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.5%. Black residents' share of Gladstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Gladstone is more Black than neighboring Jennings Lodge (0.4% Black), Johnson City (1.2% Black), Oatfield (0.8% Black), and Oregon City (1% Black). Gladstone is less Black than neighboring West Linn (1.5% Black).

Gladstone's Asian Population

174 residents of Gladstone, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gladstone is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Gladstone ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Asian residents' share of Gladstone's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Gladstone is less Asian than neighboring Jennings Lodge (2% Asian), Johnson City (3% Asian), Oatfield (2.8% Asian), Oregon City (1.9% Asian), and West Linn (6.3% Asian).

Gladstone's Hispanic Population

1,260 residents of Gladstone, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gladstone is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Gladstone ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gladstone's population has increased from 10.0% to 10.5%.

Gladstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Jennings Lodge (9.5% Hispanic), Oregon City (7% Hispanic), and West Linn (7.4% Hispanic). Gladstone is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnson City (28.9% Hispanic), and Oatfield (15.7% Hispanic).

Gladstone's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Gladstone, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gladstone is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gladstone ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gladstone's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Gladstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jennings Lodge (0.7% Native American/Other), Johnson City (0.8% Native American/Other), Oatfield (0.6% Native American/Other), Oregon City (1.2% Native American/Other), and West Linn (0.7% Native American/Other).

Gladstone's Multiracial Population

1,175 residents of Gladstone, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gladstone is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Gladstone ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gladstone's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Gladstone's population has increased from 6.6% to 9.8%.

Gladstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Jennings Lodge (8.7% Multiracial), Johnson City (0.6% Multiracial), Oatfield (4.5% Multiracial), Oregon City (5.3% Multiracial), and West Linn (4.2% 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.