Corvallis is a city located in Benton County Oregon. Corvallis has a 2024 population of 61,468. It is also the county seat of Benton County. Corvallis is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,943 in 2020.
The average household income in Corvallis is $86,174 with a poverty rate of 26.42%. The median age in Corvallis is 26.9 years: 25.8 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
Carvallis is located in Benton County, where it is the county seat. The city has continuously attracted new residents because of its educational opportunities at Oregon State University, as well as employment opportunities.
The city has seen its population boosted significantly since the mid-20th century. Current estimates show that the population has grown by over 2% since the last census taken in 2010, indicating that growth is somewhat slowing from previous years.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corvallis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,875 | 78.06% |
| Asian | 5,887 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,228 | 7.04% |
| Other race | 1,385 | 2.31% |
| Black or African American | 1,017 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 573 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,125 | 2.24 | 41 | 59 |
| Non Family | 13,252 | 1.7 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Married | 7,990 | 2.87 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Female | 1,854 | 2.99 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 1,029 | 2.88 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
41.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 722 | 2.24% |
| Associates Degree | 2,554 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,701 | 30.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,801 | 30.35% |
| High School Graduate | 3,321 | 10.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 584 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 5,606 | 17.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,518 | 24,893 | 15,376 |
| Asian | 2,665 | 2,604 | 2,064 |
| Hispanic | 2,479 | 1,877 | 1,132 |
| 2+ Races | 1,542 | 1,479 | 918 |
| Other Race | 787 | 615 | 280 |
| Black | 413 | 405 | 267 |
| Native American | 351 | 149 | 43 |
| Islander | 38 | 32 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,773 | $56,300 | $35,605 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,278 | $87,716 | $69,690 |
| High School Graduate | $26,667 | $27,984 | $26,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,583 | $32,857 | $28,179 |
| Overall | $43,235 | $50,226 | $37,364 |
| Some College | $30,313 | $32,171 | $25,401 |
$43,235
Average Earnings
$50,226
Average Male
$37,364
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83% of Corvallis residents speak only English, while 17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,621 | 9,396 | 23.13% |
| Asian | 5,261 | 2,385 | 45.33% |
| Hispanic | 4,559 | 1,070 | 23.47% |
| Multiple | 3,509 | 1,027 | 29.27% |
| Black | 948 | 536 | 56.54% |
| Other | 1,265 | 277 | 21.9% |
| Native | 541 | 124 | 22.92% |
| Islander | 58 | 9 | 15.52% |
26.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.15%
Male Poverty Rate
26.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corvallis is Black, with 56.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corvallis is Islander, with 15.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.05% |
| High School | 20.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.71% |
| Female Employed | 23.01% |
| Male Employed | 18.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,333 | $125,845 |
| Households | $61,610 | $86,174 |
| Married Families | $118,758 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,425 | $50,528 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,125
Number of Veterans
1,805
Male Veterans
320
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 807 |
| Second Gulf War | 585 |
| First Gulf War | 378 |
| Korea | 133 |
| World War II | 51 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 577 |
| 75+ | 566 |
| 18 to 34 | 399 |
| 55 to 64 | 300 |
| 35 to 54 | 283 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,879 | 4.57% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 5.23% |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.14% |
| Black | 35 | 3.62% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.18% |
| Islander | 9 | 10.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.93%
Born in Corvallis
86.95%
Native Born
13.05%
Foreign Born
9.01%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
86.95% of Corvallis residents were born in the United States, with 39.93% having been born in Oregon. 9.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 63,375 | 382 | 0.61% |
| 2028 | 62,993 | 381 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 62,612 | 381 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 62,231 | 382 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 61,849 | 381 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 61,468 | 381 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 61,087 | 104 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 60,983 | 684 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 60,299 | 356 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 59,943 | 986 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 58,957 | -52 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 59,009 | 381 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 58,628 | 1,218 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 57,410 | 966 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 56,444 | 875 | 1.57% |
| 2014 | 55,569 | 819 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 54,750 | -412 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 55,162 | 418 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 54,744 | 337 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 54,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 49,322 | 4,565 | 10.2% |
| 1990 | 44,757 | 3,797 | 9.27% |
| 1980 | 40,960 | 5,904 | 16.84% |
| 1970 | 35,056 | 14,387 | 69.61% |
| 1960 | 20,669 | 4,462 | 27.53% |
| 1950 | 16,207 | 7,815 | 93.12% |
| 1940 | 8,392 | 807 | 10.64% |
| 1930 | 7,585 | 1,833 | 31.87% |
| 1920 | 5,752 | 1,200 | 26.36% |
| 1910 | 4,552 | 3,052 | 203.47% |
| 1900 | 1,500 | -27 | -1.77% |
| 1890 | 1,527 | 399 | 35.37% |
| 1880 | 1,128 | -62,247 | -98.22% |