Oregon City, OR Demographics

A map of Oregon City's Population by Race

Oregon City, Oregon has an estimated population of 37,755, a less than 1% change from the 37,572 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oregon City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oregon 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 Oregon City, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oregon City is ranked the 17th 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). Oregon City was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oregon City's White Population

31,568 residents of Oregon City, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oregon City is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Oregon City ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Oregon City's population has increased from 79.8% to 83.6%.

Oregon City is more White than neighboring Gladstone (76.6% White), West Linn (79.9% White), Jennings Lodge (78.6% White), Johnson City (65.5% White), and Oatfield (75.7% White).

Oregon City's Black Population

388 residents of Oregon City, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oregon City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Oregon City ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon City's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Oregon City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Oregon City is more Black than neighboring Jennings Lodge (0.4% Black), and Oatfield (0.8% Black). Oregon City is less Black than neighboring Gladstone (1.3% Black), West Linn (1.5% Black), and Johnson City (1.2% Black).

Oregon City's Asian Population

706 residents of Oregon City, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oregon City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Oregon City ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Asian residents' share of Oregon City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Oregon City is more Asian than neighboring Gladstone (1.5% Asian). Oregon City is less Asian than neighboring West Linn (6.3% Asian), Jennings Lodge (2% Asian), Johnson City (3% Asian), and Oatfield (2.8% Asian).

Oregon City's Hispanic Population

2,647 residents of Oregon City, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oregon City is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oregon City ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oregon City's population has decreased from 9.2% to 7.0%.

Oregon City is less Hispanic than neighboring Gladstone (10.5% Hispanic), West Linn (7.4% Hispanic), Jennings Lodge (9.5% Hispanic), Johnson City (28.9% Hispanic), and Oatfield (15.7% Hispanic).

Oregon City's Native American/Other Population

438 residents of Oregon City, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oregon City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oregon City ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oregon City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Oregon City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gladstone (0.3% Native American/Other), West Linn (0.7% Native American/Other), Jennings Lodge (0.7% Native American/Other), Johnson City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oatfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Oregon City's Multiracial Population

2,008 residents of Oregon City, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oregon City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Oregon City ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oregon City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oregon City's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.3%.

Oregon City is more Multiracial than neighboring West Linn (4.2% Multiracial), Johnson City (0.6% Multiracial), and Oatfield (4.5% Multiracial). Oregon City is less Multiracial than neighboring Gladstone (9.8% Multiracial), and Jennings Lodge (8.7% 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.