Total Population
13,299
Population
Growth Rate
0.18%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
39.900
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
13,299
Population
Growth Rate
0.18%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
39.900
Households
5,558
Owner Occupied
3,066
Renter Occupied
2,492
Vacant
406
Median Household
$54,665 $65,888
Average Household
$77,180 $89,973
Per Capita
$32,300 $37,926
Total Businesses
735
Total Employed
7,431
Workers 16+
5,595
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
79
Employed
1,508
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
24
Employed
1,377
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
74
Employed
1,211
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
94
Employed
718
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
65
Employed
643
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
49
Employed
555
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
5,363
Non-Resident Commuters
186
Drive Alone
3,862
Carpooled
706
Public
7
Work At Home
415