Island City, OR Demographics

A map of Island City's Population by Race

Island City, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,145, a less than 1% change from the 1,144 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Island City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Island City has become considerably less 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 Island City, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Island City is ranked the 215th 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). Island City was ranked the 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Island City's White Population

1,017 residents of Island City, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Island City is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Island City ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island City's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Island City's population has increased from 84.8% to 88.8%.

Island City is more White than neighboring La Grande (83.1% White), Imbler (85.7% White), Summerville (79.2% White), and Union (85.2% White). Island City is less White than neighboring Cove (91.2% White).

Island City's Black Population

0 residents of Island City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Island City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Island City ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Island City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Island City is less Black than neighboring La Grande (1.1% Black), Union (2.9% Black), and Cove (0.2% Black).

Island City's Asian Population

2 residents of Island City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Island City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Island City ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Asian residents' share of Island City's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Island City is more Asian than neighboring Summerville (0% Asian). Island City is less Asian than neighboring La Grande (1.8% Asian), Imbler (0.5% Asian), and Union (1.4% Asian).

Island City's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Island City, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Island City is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Island City ranks 297th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Island City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Island City is more Hispanic than neighboring Imbler (1.1% Hispanic), and Cove (1.5% Hispanic). Island City is less Hispanic than neighboring La Grande (6% Hispanic), Summerville (20.8% Hispanic), and Union (8.3% Hispanic).

Island City's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Island City, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Island City is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Island City ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Island City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Island City is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Grande (3.8% Native American/Other), Imbler (0.5% Native American/Other), Summerville (0% Native American/Other), Union (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cove (1.1% Native American/Other).

Island City's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Island City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Island City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Island City ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Island City's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.8%.

Island City is more Multiracial than neighboring Summerville (0% Multiracial), and Union (1.7% Multiracial). Island City is less Multiracial than neighboring La Grande (4.2% Multiracial), Imbler (12.2% Multiracial), and Cove (5.8% 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.