West Linn, OR Demographics

A map of West Linn's Population by Race

West Linn, Oregon has an estimated population of 26,935, a slight decrease from the 27,373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 6.3% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Linn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Linn 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 West Linn, that probability was 33.3% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Linn is ranked the 24th 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). West Linn was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Linn's White Population

21,531 residents of West Linn, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Linn is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. West Linn ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Linn's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of West Linn's population has decreased from 81.1% to 79.9%.

West Linn is more White than neighboring Jennings Lodge (78.6% White), Oak Grove (76.8% White), and Gladstone (76.6% White). West Linn is less White than neighboring Stafford (86.9% White), and Oregon City (83.6% White).

West Linn's Black Population

399 residents of West Linn, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Linn is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. West Linn ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Linn's Black population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. Black residents' share of West Linn's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

West Linn is more Black than neighboring Jennings Lodge (0.4% Black), Stafford (0% Black), Oak Grove (0.6% Black), Gladstone (1.3% Black), and Oregon City (1% Black).

West Linn's Asian Population

1,692 residents of West Linn, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Linn is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. West Linn ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Linn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Asian residents' share of West Linn's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.3%.

West Linn is more Asian than neighboring Jennings Lodge (2% Asian), Stafford (0.6% Asian), Oak Grove (4.5% Asian), Gladstone (1.5% Asian), and Oregon City (1.9% Asian).

West Linn's Hispanic Population

1,988 residents of West Linn, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Linn is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Linn ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Linn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Linn's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.4%.

West Linn is more Hispanic than neighboring Stafford (3% Hispanic), and Oregon City (7% Hispanic). West Linn is less Hispanic than neighboring Jennings Lodge (9.5% Hispanic), Oak Grove (10.2% Hispanic), and Gladstone (10.5% Hispanic).

West Linn's Native American/Other Population

193 residents of West Linn, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Linn is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Linn ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Linn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Linn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

West Linn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stafford (0% Native American/Other), and Gladstone (0.3% Native American/Other). West Linn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (2.1% Native American/Other), and Oregon City (1.2% Native American/Other).

West Linn's Multiracial Population

1,132 residents of West Linn, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Linn is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Linn ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Linn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Linn's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.2%.

West Linn is less Multiracial than neighboring Jennings Lodge (8.7% Multiracial), Stafford (9.6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (5.8% Multiracial), Gladstone (9.8% Multiracial), and Oregon City (5.3% 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.