Total Population
13,201
Population
Growth Rate
0.07%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
38.500
Demographics
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.
City of La Grande, OR
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,482
Total Housing Units
5,885
Owner Occupied
2,914
Renter Occupied
2,568
Vacant
403
Median Home Value
$218,412
Average Home Value
$248,396
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.29%
Income Projection
Median Household
$59,122 $68,400
Average Household
$81,622 $91,494
Per Capita
$33,743 $37,795
Workforce
Total Businesses
716
Total Employed
7,042
Workers 16+
5,612
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
78
Employed
1,381
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
1,343
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
71
Employed
1,063
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
105
Employed
714
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
64
Employed
665
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
50
Employed
589
Some
High School
265
Graduated
High School
2,323
Associates
Degree
955
Bachelor's
Degree
1,716
Graduate
Degree
876
Average Commute Time
13 min.
Resident Commuters
5,416
Non-Resident Commuters
189
Drive Alone
3,920
Carpooled
709
Public
0
Work At Home
330