Lake Oswego, OR

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2024 Population

40,381

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

46.7

0.43% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

3.44%

10.6% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$141,549

0.789% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$932,200

4.27% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

19,667

2.86% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Lake Oswego, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Lake Oswego, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake Oswego, OR are Marylhurst University (345 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2024, the median property value in Lake Oswego, OR was $932,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Lake Oswego, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Oswego, OR was 2 cars per household.

United States Oregon Clackamas County, OR Multnomah County, OR Washington County, OR Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Clackamas County (Northwest)--Oregon City, Gladstone Cities & Oak Grove PUMA, OR Clackamas County (Northwest)--Lake Oswego, West Linn & Wilsonville Cities PUMA, OR Multnomah County--Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR Washington County (Southeast)--Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR

Population & Diversity

Lake Oswego, OR is home to a population of 40.4k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.3% of Lake Oswego, OR residents were born outside of the country (4.57k people).

In 2024, there were 8.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.6k people) in Lake Oswego, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2024 Citizenship

95.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.4% of Lake Oswego, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Oswego, OR was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lake Oswego, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Oswego, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.6k ± 948
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.7k ± 637
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.26k ± 510

5.66%

Hispanic Population

2.29k people

5.66% of the people in Lake Oswego, OR are hispanic (2.29k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lake Oswego, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
144,017 ± 9,158 people
Vietnam
20,980 ± 3,547 people
India
20,652 ± 3,520 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.57k people

11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.44k people

As of 2024, 11.3% of Lake Oswego, OR residents (4.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake Oswego, OR was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lake Oswego, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
442 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
388 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
317 ± 132

Lake Oswego, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lake Oswego, OR.

Health

97.6% of the population of Lake Oswego, OR has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 5.33% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 0.475% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 11.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.44%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

5.33%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

0.475%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Oswego, OR grew by 5.26% from 2.32% to 2.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake Oswego, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lake Oswego, OR employs 19.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lake Oswego, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,624 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,146 people), and Manufacturing (1,688 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($185,833), Finance & Insurance ($164,792), and Utilities ($157,917).

Employment

Occupations

19.7k

2024 Value

± 1,047

2.86%

1 Year growth

± 7.28%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Oswego, OR grew at a rate of 2.86%, from 19.1k employees to 19.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Oswego, OR, are Management Occupations (4,169 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,164 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,997 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Oswego, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

19.7k

2024 Value

± 1,047

2.86%

1 Year growth

± 7.28%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Oswego, OR grew at a rate of 2.86%, from 19.1k employees to 19.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Oswego, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,624 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,146 people), and Manufacturing (1,688 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Oswego, OR, though some of these residents may live in Lake Oswego, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$110,978

Median earning men ± $7,904

$67,378

Median earning women ± $7,346

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($202,813), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($185,833), and Manufacturing ($150,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($121,525), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,933), and Manufacturing ($89,779).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lake Oswego, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2017, universities in Lake Oswego, OR awarded 345 degrees. The student population of Lake Oswego, OR in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 223 male students and 520 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake Oswego, OR are White (226 and 66.3%), Unknown (49 and 14.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 6.45%), and Black or African American (14 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Lake Oswego, OR by number of degrees awarded are Marylhurst University (345 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lake Oswego, OR are General Business Administration & Management (159 and 46.1%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (48 and 13.9%), and Real Estate (15 and 4.35%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $20,835.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2016 in Lake Oswego, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2017 was 743 (30% men and 70% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2017 there were 743 students enrolled in Lake Oswego, OR, 30% men and 70% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 466 records, of which 72.1% were women and 27.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
122 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
15 degrees awarded
General Education
14 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Lake Oswego, OR was General Business Administration & Management with 122 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Lake Oswego, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Marylhurst University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

345 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marylhurst University with 345 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2017, 112 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lake Oswego, OR, which is 0.481 times less than the 233 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 226 degrees mean that there were 4.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 49 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,835) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake Oswego, OR was $932,200 in 2024, which is 2.8 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $894,000 to $932,200, a 4.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Oswego, OR is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lake Oswego, OR have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Oswego, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$932,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$25,230

$11,685

Median Property Taxes

±$613

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake Oswego, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake Oswego, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2024

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69.3% of the housing units in Lake Oswego, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake Oswego, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$141,549

Median Household Income

± $6,903

16.9k

Number of Households

± 824

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.9k households in Lake Oswego, OR grew to $141,549 from the previous year's value of $140,441.

The following chart displays the households in Lake Oswego, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake Oswego, OR is from Oregon.

0.459

2024 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.461

2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (59.9%)
Worked At Home (31.8%)
Carpooled (4.12%)

In 2024, 59.9% of workers in Lake Oswego, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake Oswego, OR have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.899% of the workforce in Lake Oswego, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake Oswego, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lake Oswego, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake Oswego, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Oswego, OR (1.38k out of 40.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Oswego, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.