City · Oregon
West Linn, Oregon
West Linn, city, in Clackamas County, Oregon. West Linn had 26,567 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,373 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,935 (±36). GEOID 4180150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,567
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,373 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,935 ±36
Median household income
$146,507
±$13,220 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$770,200
±$24,575 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$2,116
±$172 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is West Linn and what county is it in?
West Linn is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 3,684 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Linn is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Linn, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,567 people lived in West Linn on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 27,373 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,935 (±36).
| Measure | West Linn | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,935 ±36 | 423,975 | +279 |
| Households | 9,844 ±303 | 163,845 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.08 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,395 ±325 | 174,323 | no clear change |
West Linn's population since 2000
From 22,261 in 2000 to 26,567 in 2025: up 19.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West Linn as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Linn?
The median resident of West Linn is 43.3 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 9.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Linn | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 ±1.2 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±1.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±1.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% ±1.9 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.9% ±2.8 pts | 76.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.7% ±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1% ±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±1.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 4.3% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.4% ±1.2 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 62.0% ±3.0 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.2% ±2.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±2.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Linn earn?
Half of West Linn's 9,844 households earn less than $146,507 a year (±$13,220), against $103,517 in Clackamas County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $136,659 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Linn | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $146,507 ±$13,220 | $103,517 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $187,364 ±$11,773 | $137,176 | – |
| Per capita income | $68,601 ±$4,294 | $53,728 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.3 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5% ±1.4 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Linn?
Owners occupy 82.7% of West Linn's occupied homes and renters 17.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $770,200 by its owner (±$24,575). The median renter pays $2,116 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Linn | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $770,200 ±$24,575 | $611,000 | +$162,360 |
| Median gross rent | $2,116 ±$172 | $1,758 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6% ±9.0 pts | 44.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,050 ±$168 | $2,559 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.7% ±2.9 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.3% ±2.9 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 10,395 ±325 | 174,323 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±5.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.6% ±2.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is West Linn building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units in West Linn in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in West Linn work and get to work?
59.1% of West Linn's workers drive alone and 32.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | West Linn | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2% ±2.4 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.1% ±3.9 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.4% ±4.0 pts | 20.9% | +20.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min ±1.3 | 26.5 min | −3.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Linn?
6 census tracts lie mostly in West Linn, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $119,659 (Tract 205.05) to $168,750 (Tract 206.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205.04Clackamas County | 6,937 | $167,279 |
| Tract 206.02Clackamas County | 5,429 | $168,750 |
| Tract 207Clackamas County | 3,873 | $151,875 |
| Tract 205.07Clackamas County | 3,913 | $156,653 |
| Tract 206.01Clackamas County | 3,333 | $125,568 |
| Tract 205.05Clackamas County | 3,016 | $119,659 |
| Tract 205.06Clackamas County | 3,064 | $135,893 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Linn) · Census block assignment files
How does West Linn compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West Linn is the 1,515th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
West Linn ranks 7th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 151st | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 224 |
| Median household income | 7th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 8th | 224 |
| Median home value | 9th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 8th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 161st | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th | 219 |
| Median age | 88th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 224 |
| Work from home | 9th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 96th | 221 |
West Linn's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare West Linn with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Linn?
8 of the 57 figures for West Linn on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West Linn are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in West Linn.