Total Population
13,428
Population
Growth Rate
0.04%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
41.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
City of La Grande, OR
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,658
Total Housing Units
6,102
Owner Occupied
3,103
Renter Occupied
2,555
Vacant
444
Median Home Value
$322,913
Average Home Value
$351,202
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.52%
Income Projection
Median Household
$63,864 $73,388
Average Household
$77,739 $87,304
Per Capita
$32,925 $37,287
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
747
Total Employed
7,448
Workers 16+
6,105
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
1,479
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
78
Employed
1,447
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
73
Employed
1,139
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
67
Employed
729
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
96
Employed
695
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
52
Employed
621
Some
High School
259
Graduated
High School
2,319
Associates
Degree
956
Bachelor's
Degree
1,756
Graduate
Degree
1,087
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
5,885
Non-Resident Commuters
146
Drive Alone
4,155
Carpooled
669
Public
16
Work At Home
447
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31