West Linn, OR Demographics
What is the population of West Linn?
There are 27,167 residents in West Linn, with a median age of 44.2. Of this, 49.79% are males and 50.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.06% of the resident pool in West Linn, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.66%. Additionally, 3.28% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,207 people in West Linn currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,167 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 13,526 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 13,641 | -1.3% |
Male Population 49.79%
Female Population 50.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44.2 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 23,922 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,353 | -1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 892 | -1.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.06%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.66%
Not Citizen 3.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 100 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 786 | 1.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,039 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 843 | 16.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,207 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.37%
Moved from Same County 2.91%
Moved from Same State 3.85%
Moved from Different State 3.13%
Same House as Last Year 89.74%
What are the employment statistics in West Linn?
White-collar workers make up 90.24% of the working population in West Linn, while blue-collar employees account for 9.76%. There are also 1,881 entrepreneurs in West Linn (15.46% of the workforce); 7,558 workers employed in private companies (62.11%); and 1,572 people working in governmental institutions (12.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,980 | -1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 1,188 | -10.9% |
White Collar 90.24%
Blue Collar 9.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,881 | -18.9% |
| Private Companies | 7,558 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,572 | 9.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,157 | -8.0% |
Self Employees 15.46%
Private Companies 62.11%
Governmental Workers 12.92%
Not for Profit Companies 9.51%
How many households are there in West Linn?
There are a total of 10,008 households in West Linn, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 75.41% of these West Linn households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.59%. Additionally, 36.28% of households have children and 63.72% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 10,008 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 7,547 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,461 | -0.0% |
Family Households 75.41%
Non-Family Households 24.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,631 | -2.2% |
| Households without Children | 6,377 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 36.28%
Households without Children 63.72%
What are the median and average incomes in West Linn?
The average annual household income in West Linn is $174,816, while the median household income sits at $134,116 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $158,147, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $154,815.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $174,816 | 9.4% |
| Median Household Income | $134,116 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 19 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 25,318 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Linn?
There are 10,559 housing units in West Linn, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 10,008 occupied housing units in West Linn, 83.36% are owner-occupied, while 16.64% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $689,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,173 per month in West Linn.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,559 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 437 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 155 | -10.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 487 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 541 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,832 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,448 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,440 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,703 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 516 | 6.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,008 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,343 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,665 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 83.36%
Renter Occupied 16.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,838 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,505 | -5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $689,100 | 17.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $645,700 | 19.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,173 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 69.97%
Without Mortgage 30.03%
What is the level of education in West Linn?
Approximately 13.96% of the population in West Linn holds a high school degree (that's 2,845 residents), while 20.74% have attained a college certificate (4,436 locals) and 36.54% have a bachelor's degree (7,447 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 146 | 28.1% |
| Some High School | 2,845 | -6.5% |
| Some College | 4,436 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,116 | -4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,447 | -2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,601 | 6.0% |
No High School 0.72%
Some High School 13.96%
Some College 20.74%
Associate Degree 5.48%
Bachelor's Degree 36.54%
Graduate Degree 22.57%
What is the marital status of West Linn residents?
A total of 4,703 people in West Linn have never been married (which represents 21.75% of the total population), while 13,674 of them are wedded (63.25%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 177 (0.82%) and 2,198 (10.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,703 | -3.6% |
| Married | 13,674 | -0.0% |
| Separated | 177 | -16.1% |
| Widowed | 1,044 | 27.8% |
| Divorced | 2,198 | 2,198.0% |
Never Married 21.75%
Married 63.25%
Separated 0.82%
Widowed 4.83%
Divorced 10.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Linn?
The top three means of transportation people in West Linn use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 8,419 residents commute by car, 170 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 151 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,419 | -9.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 170 | -8.1% |
| Ferryboat | 9 | -76.9% |
| Bicycle | 87 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 25 | -3.9% |
| Walk | 151 | 52.5% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.