West Linn is a city located in Clackamas County Oregon. West Linn has a 2024 population of 26,377. West Linn is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,384 in 2020.
The average household income in West Linn is $174,816 with a poverty rate of 5.56%. The median age in West Linn is 44.2 years: 42.7 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Linn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,008 | 84.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,978 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 5.56% |
| Other race | 340 | 1.25% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,008 | 2.69 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 6,493 | 3.19 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 2,461 | 1.25 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 893 | 2.93 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 161 | 2.99 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.69
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 | 365 | 1.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,097 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,212 | 38.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,601 | 24.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,948 | 10.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 3,339 | 17.85% |
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 | 15,971 | 15,562 | 10,201 |
| Asian | 1,107 | 1,038 | 676 |
| Hispanic | 920 | 887 | 449 |
| 2+ Races | 843 | 842 | 500 |
| Other Race | 197 | 181 | 23 |
| Black | 122 | 122 | 114 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 18 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 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 black people with a rate of 93.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,505 | $119,922 | $60,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,542 | $149,231 | $82,813 |
| High School Graduate | $35,724 | $52,578 | $32,808 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $29,922 |
| Overall | $75,828 | $108,906 | $52,674 |
| Some College | $51,350 | $61,655 | $37,138 |
$75,828
Average Earnings
$108,906
Average Male
$52,674
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.62% of West Linn residents speak only English, while 10.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,918 | 1,090 | 4.97% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 210 | 13.91% |
| Hispanic | 2,114 | 146 | 6.91% |
| Multiple | 1,977 | 55 | 2.78% |
| Other | 315 | 21 | 6.67% |
5.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.45%
Male Poverty Rate
5.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Linn is Asian, with 13.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Linn is Multiple, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.16% |
| High School | 10.58% |
| Some College | 6.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.06% |
| Female Employed | 1.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $159,344 | $203,530 |
| Households | $134,116 | $174,816 |
| Married Families | $172,210 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,497 | $81,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,140
Number of Veterans
966
Male Veterans
174
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 387 |
| First Gulf War | 299 |
| Second Gulf War | 264 |
| Korea | 80 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 417 |
| 75+ | 343 |
| 65 to 74 | 261 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,078 | 6.04% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
39.15%
Born in West Linn
90.61%
Native Born
9.39%
Foreign Born
3.28%
Non Citizen
6.11%
Naturalized
90.61% of West Linn residents were born in the United States, with 39.15% having been born in Oregon. 3.28% 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 | 25,118 | -252 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 25,370 | -252 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 25,622 | -251 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 25,873 | -252 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 26,125 | -252 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 26,377 | -252 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 26,629 | -303 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 26,932 | -253 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 27,185 | -199 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 27,384 | 628 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 26,756 | -43 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 26,799 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 26,806 | 89 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 26,717 | 291 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 26,426 | 259 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 26,167 | 273 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 25,894 | 262 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 25,632 | 217 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 25,415 | 221 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 25,194 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,261 | 5,894 | 36.01% |
| 1990 | 16,367 | 3,411 | 26.33% |
| 1980 | 12,956 | 5,865 | 82.71% |
| 1970 | 7,091 | 3,158 | 80.29% |
| 1960 | 3,933 | 988 | 33.55% |
| 1950 | 2,945 | 745 | 33.86% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 244 | 12.47% |
| 1930 | 1,956 | 328 | 20.15% |
| 1920 | 1,628 | -23,490 | -93.52% |