County · Oregon
Clackamas County, Oregon
Clackamas County, Oregon. Clackamas County had 426,280 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 27 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs and 11 census-designated) and 87 census tracts. GEOID 41005.
Clackamas County is one of the 7 counties of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
426,280
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 421,401 · ACS 2020-2024: 423,975
Median household income
$103,517
±$1,974 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$611,000
±$5,326 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,758
±$23 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Clackamas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 421,401 residents in Clackamas County. The Census Bureau estimates 426,280 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 423,975 over 1,871 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clackamas County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 423,975 | 4,254,293 | +13,512 |
| Households | 163,845±878 | 1,718,422 | +6,437 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.03 |
| Housing units | 174,323±195 | 1,857,992 | +7,219 |
Clackamas County's population since 2000
From 338,391 in 2000 to 426,280 in 2025: up 26.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County holds 27 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 11 census-designated places. The largest is Lake Oswego with 39,722 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lake Oswego | 40,731 | $141,549 |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon City | 37,572 | $97,829 |
| West Linn | 27,373 | $146,507 |
| Wilsonville | 26,664 | $96,236 |
| Happy Valley | 23,733 | $122,151 |
| Milwaukie | 21,119 | $86,892 |
| Canby | 18,171 | $100,989 |
| Oak Grove | 17,290 | $86,226 |
| Oatfield | 13,977 | $103,224 |
| Sandy | 12,612 | $108,984 |
| Gladstone | 12,017 | $91,250 |
| Damascus | 11,050 | $122,500 |
| Molalla | 10,228 | $89,318 |
| Jennings Lodge | 7,503 | $71,054 |
| Beavercreek | 4,727 | $135,032 |
| Mount Hood Villages | 4,586 | $91,817 |
| Estacada | 4,356 | $94,435 |
| Tualatin | 27,942 | $104,043 |
| Mulino | 2,250 | $108,482 |
| Boring | 1,931 | $158,625 |
| StaffordGEOID 4169800 | 1,895 | $163,155 |
| Portland | 652,503 | $90,919 |
| Johnson City | 539 | $48,167 |
| Rivergrove | 545 | $212,898 |
| Rhododendron | 262 | $86,161 |
| Government CampGEOID 4130250 | 179 | not published |
| BarlowGEOID 4104000 | 133 | $96,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clackamas County?
The median resident of Clackamas County is 42.3 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clackamas County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.2 | 40.4 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% | 14.7% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.5%±0.3 pts | 71.4% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | +0.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8%±0.4 pts | 9.8% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3%±0.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±0.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 5.9% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±0.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.5%±0.8 pts | 36.8% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.6%±0.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Clackamas County earn?
Half of Clackamas County's 163,845 households earn less than $103,517 a year (±$1,974), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $99,051 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,466 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clackamas County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,517±$1,974 | $83,011 | +$4,466 |
| Mean household income | $137,176±$2,520 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,728±$967 | $45,612 | +$2,664 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.5%±1.0 pts | 13.2% | −1.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±0.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0%±0.6 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Clackamas County?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Clackamas County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $611,000 by its owner (±$5,326). The median renter pays $1,758 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clackamas County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $611,000±$5,326 | $477,600 | +$124,753 |
| Median gross rent | $1,758±$23 | $1,525 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6%±2.0 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,559±$38 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±0.8 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 174,323±195 | 1,857,992 | +7,219 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±0.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 Clackamas County building?
Builders took permits for 1,235 new housing units across Clackamas County in 2025 (960 single-family), 2.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clackamas County get to work?
66.8% of Clackamas County's workers drive alone and 20.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Clackamas County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±0.5 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8%±1.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.9%±0.8 pts | 19.0% | +12.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±0.4 | 23.0 min | −2.7 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 are Clackamas County's census tracts?
Clackamas County is divided into 87 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,518 (Tract 222.01) to $201,146 (Tract 204.03).
All 87 census tracts of Clackamas County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clackamas County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 36 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 36 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 36 |
| Median age | 20th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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