La Grande is a city located in Union County Oregon. La Grande has a 2024 population of 12,962. It is also the county seat of Union County. La Grande is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,004 in 2020.
The average household income in La Grande is $65,843 with a poverty rate of 20.81%. The median age in La Grande is 33.1 years: 32 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Grande was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,607 | 88.62% |
| Two or more races | 498 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 306 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 219 | 1.67% |
| Other race | 205 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.83% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,266 | 2.39 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 2,175 | 1.39 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Married | 2,071 | 3.12 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 703 | 3.23 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 317 | 2.59 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 4.29% |
| Associates Degree | 575 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,362 | 16.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 479 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,759 | 34.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 2,397 | 29.79% |
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 | 7,102 | 6,743 | 1,669 |
| Hispanic | 311 | 247 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 241 | 239 | 65 |
| Islander | 207 | 207 | 29 |
| Asian | 136 | 119 | 24 |
| Native American | 69 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 58 | 50 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $59,489 | $47,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,339 | $89,219 | $36,719 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $40,652 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,579 | $40,810 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,556 | $46,823 | $30,902 |
| Some College | $34,782 | $45,878 | $24,015 |
$38,556
Average Earnings
$46,823
Average Male
$30,902
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.8% of La Grande residents speak only English, while 6.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,708 | 2,065 | 19.28% |
| Hispanic | 775 | 271 | 34.97% |
| Multiple | 481 | 101 | 21% |
| Black | 150 | 75 | 50% |
| Asian | 218 | 58 | 26.61% |
| Native | 103 | 52 | 50.49% |
| Islander | 302 | 35 | 11.59% |
| Other | 203 | 31 | 15.27% |
20.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.27%
Male Poverty Rate
27.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Grande is Native, with 50.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Grande is Islander, with 11.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.78% |
| High School | 17.77% |
| Some College | 15.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.43% |
| Female Employed | 17.52% |
| Male Employed | 11.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,928 | $77,354 |
| Households | $52,039 | $65,843 |
| Married Families | $80,772 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,997 | $43,425 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
792
Number of Veterans
668
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 297 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 218 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 248 |
| 35 to 54 | 204 |
| 75+ | 190 |
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 703 | 7.78% |
| Islander | 52 | 25.12% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 7.3% |
| Native American | 14 | 17.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
55.83%
Born in La Grande
96.41%
Native Born
3.59%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
96.41% of La Grande residents were born in the United States, with 55.83% having been born in Oregon. 2.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,910 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 12,921 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 12,931 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 12,941 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 12,952 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 12,962 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 12,973 | -128 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 13,101 | 51 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 13,050 | 46 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 13,004 | -504 | -3.73% |
| 2019 | 13,508 | -51 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 13,559 | 218 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 13,341 | 221 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 13,120 | 158 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 12,962 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 12,966 | 42 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 12,924 | -195 | -1.49% |
| 2012 | 13,119 | -112 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 13,231 | 143 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 13,088 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,327 | 561 | 4.77% |
| 1990 | 11,766 | 412 | 3.63% |
| 1980 | 11,354 | 1,709 | 17.72% |
| 1970 | 9,645 | 631 | 7% |
| 1960 | 9,014 | 379 | 4.39% |
| 1950 | 8,635 | 888 | 11.46% |
| 1940 | 7,747 | -303 | -3.76% |
| 1930 | 8,050 | 1,137 | 16.45% |
| 1920 | 6,913 | 2,070 | 42.74% |
| 1910 | 4,843 | 1,852 | 61.92% |
| 1900 | 2,991 | 408 | 15.8% |
| 1890 | 2,583 | -10,327 | -79.99% |