Happy Valley is a city located in Clackamas County Oregon. Happy Valley has a 2024 population of 29,865. Happy Valley is currently growing at a rate of 5.13% annually and its population has increased by 24.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,041 in 2020.
The average household income in Happy Valley is $160,954 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Happy Valley is 39.7 years: 39.9 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Happy Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,375 | 67.16% |
| Asian | 4,411 | 18.09% |
| Two or more races | 2,550 | 10.46% |
| Other race | 574 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.2% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,148 | 2.98 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 5,182 | 3.33 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 1,659 | 1.24 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 825 | 3.62 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 482 | 4.18 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 494 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,867 | 11.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,825 | 30.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,906 | 18.25% |
| High School Graduate | 2,168 | 13.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 1.64% |
| Some College | 3,400 | 21.36% |
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 | 10,844 | 10,496 | 5,168 |
| Asian | 2,953 | 2,643 | 1,625 |
| 2+ Races | 1,395 | 1,338 | 609 |
| Hispanic | 926 | 906 | 459 |
| Black | 215 | 194 | 54 |
| Other Race | 163 | 145 | 87 |
| Islander | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,229 | $112,614 | $58,514 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,335 | $121,058 | $68,220 |
| High School Graduate | $50,093 | $79,559 | $23,173 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Overall | $71,250 | $84,220 | $53,978 |
| Some College | $58,260 | $64,509 | $56,159 |
$71,250
Average Earnings
$84,220
Average Male
$53,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.73% of Happy Valley residents speak only English, while 19.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,841 | 801 | 5.06% |
| Multiple | 2,526 | 244 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,494 | 210 | 14.06% |
| Asian | 4,411 | 189 | 4.28% |
| Other | 574 | 96 | 16.72% |
| Black | 323 | 7 | 2.17% |
5.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.51%
Male Poverty Rate
6.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Happy Valley is Other, with 16.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Happy Valley is Black, with 2.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.95% |
| High School | 8.68% |
| Some College | 6.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.38% |
| Female Employed | 4.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,850 | $174,792 |
| Households | $126,108 | $160,954 |
| Married Families | $148,006 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,216 | $89,850 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
962
Number of Veterans
962
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 376 |
| First Gulf War | 291 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 279 |
| 35 to 54 | 257 |
| 75+ | 251 |
| 55 to 64 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 6.46% |
| Asian | 104 | 3.1% |
| Islander | 60 | 60% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
48.92%
Born in Happy Valley
84.38%
Native Born
15.62%
Foreign Born
3.57%
Non Citizen
12.05%
Naturalized
84.38% of Happy Valley residents were born in the United States, with 48.92% having been born in Oregon. 3.57% 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 | 37,145 | 1,456 | 4.08% |
| 2028 | 35,689 | 1,456 | 4.25% |
| 2027 | 34,233 | 1,456 | 4.44% |
| 2026 | 32,777 | 1,456 | 4.65% |
| 2025 | 31,321 | 1,456 | 4.88% |
| 2024 | 29,865 | 1,456 | 5.13% |
| 2023 | 28,409 | 1,971 | 7.46% |
| 2022 | 26,438 | 749 | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 25,689 | 1,648 | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 24,041 | 1,430 | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 22,611 | 396 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 22,215 | 595 | 2.75% |
| 2017 | 21,620 | 1,701 | 8.54% |
| 2016 | 19,919 | 1,152 | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 18,767 | 1,143 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 17,624 | 988 | 5.94% |
| 2013 | 16,636 | 585 | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 16,051 | 461 | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 15,590 | 253 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 15,337 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,519 | 3,000 | 197.5% |
| 1990 | 1,519 | 20 | 1.33% |
| 1980 | 1,499 | 107 | 7.69% |
| 1970 | 1,392 | -35,753 | -96.25% |