Total Population
13,134
Population
Growth Rate
0.01%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
40.300
The City of La Grande has approximately 14,000 people within our city limits and over 26,000 when combined with the surrounding communities within Union County. As the commercial center of northeast Oregon, we draw from our surrounding counties of Baker (population 16,005) and Wallowa (population 6,856) for shopping, work and recreation. Our school district is growing with a student enrollment of approximately 2,350 students. Eastern Oregon University adds to our local population with a student enrollment of approximately 3,500 students and approximately 450 faculty and staff.
Total Population
13,134
Population
Growth Rate
0.01%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
40.300
Households
5,532
Total Housing Units
5,948
Owner Occupied
3,107
Renter Occupied
2,425
Vacant
416
Median Home Value
$316,150
Average Home Value
$346,122
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.72%
Median Household
$61,922 $68,559
Average Household
$76,872 $83,197
Per Capita
$32,404 $35,289
Total Businesses
738
Total Employed
7,412
Workers 16+
5,708
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
1,477
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
75
Employed
1,433
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
73
Employed
1,157
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
96
Employed
756
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
67
Employed
685
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
53
Employed
615
Some
High School
259
Graduated
High School
2,342
Associates
Degree
870
Bachelor's
Degree
1,854
Graduate
Degree
710
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
5,451
Non-Resident Commuters
205
Drive Alone
3,960
Carpooled
738
Public
15
Work At Home
343