Total Population
13,316
Population
Growth Rate
0.11%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
39.000
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.
Households
5,558
Owner Occupied
2,997
Renter Occupied
2,561
Vacant
398
Median Household
$52,250 $58,050
Average Household
$74,291 $83,860
Per Capita
$31,054 $35,421
Total Businesses
698
Total Employed
7,111
Workers 16+
5,478
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
79
Employed
1,452
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
1,352
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
72
Employed
1,078
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
96
Employed
678
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
62
Employed
617
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
49
Employed
546
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
5,273
Non-Resident Commuters
198
Drive Alone
3,880
Carpooled
570
Public
7
Work At Home
402