State
County
Land Area
5.2 sq mi
Density
2,124.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.10%
Growth Since 2010
-3.47%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
55,446
Ontario is a city located in Oregon. With a 2020 population of 10,972, it is the 47th largest city in Oregon and the 2906th largest city in the United States. Ontario is currently declining at a rate of -0.10% annually and its population has decreased by -3.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,366 in 2010. Ontario reached it's highest population of 11,377 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Ontario has a population density of 2,124 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ontario is $51,529 with a poverty rate of 27.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $691 per month, and the median house value is $117,800. The median age in Ontario is 34.4 years, 33.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ontario was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,446 | 462 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 54,984 | 462 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 54,522 | 462 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 54,060 | 512 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 53,548 | 320 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 53,228 | 227 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 53,001 | -97 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 53,098 | -86 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 53,184 | -242 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 53,426 | -85 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 53,511 | -475 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 53,986 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,965 | 90.87% |
| Two or More Races | 459 | 4.19% |
| Some Other Race | 285 | 2.60% |
| Asian | 123 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 94 | 0.86% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.15% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,268 | 2.5 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 1,718 | 1.22 | 43.7 |
| Married | 1,581 | 3.33 | 63.1 |
| Female | 714 | 3.4 | 31.9 |
| Male | 255 | 3.41 | 48.2 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 8.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 670 | 10.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,992 | 30.65% |
| Some College | 1,560 | 24.00% |
| Associates Degree | 607 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 632 | 9.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 504 | 7.75% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,124 | 3,798 | 912 |
| Hispanic | 2,130 | 1,297 | 170 |
| Multiple Races | 199 | 165 | 48 |
| Other Race | 141 | 56 | |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 49 |
| Native American | 71 | 44 | |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | |
| Black | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.51%.
$31,976
Average Earnings
$35,932
Average Male
$26,765
Average Female
66.25% of Ontario residents speak only English, while 33.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.60% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,947 | 1,549 | 31.31% |
| White | 5,410 | 1,291 | 23.86% |
| Multiple | 447 | 125 | 27.96% |
| Other | 281 | 119 | 42.35% |
| Native | 94 | 78 | 82.98% |
27.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.09%
Male Poverty Rate
30.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ontario is Native, with 82.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ontario is White, with 23.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.15%.
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 544 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 8 | 6.50% |
9.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
89.04%
Native Born
10.96%
Foreign Born
8.79%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
89.04% of Ontario residents were born in the United States, with 49.21% having been born in Oregon. 8.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,972 | -11 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 10,983 | -11 | -0.10% |
| 2019 | 10,994 | -11 | -0.10% |
| 2018 | 11,005 | 52 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 10,953 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 10,961 | 52 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 10,909 | -97 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 11,006 | -94 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 11,100 | -24 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 11,124 | -93 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 11,217 | -160 | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 11,377 | 392 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 10,985 | 1,593 | 1.58% |
| 1990 | 9,392 | 578 | 0.64% |
| 1980 | 8,814 | 2,291 | 3.06% |
| 1970 | 6,523 | 1,422 | 2.49% |
| 1960 | 5,101 | 636 | 1.34% |
| 1950 | 4,465 | 914 | 2.32% |
| 1940 | 3,551 | 1,610 | 6.23% |
| 1930 | 1,941 | -98 | -0.49% |
| 1920 | 2,039 | 791 | 5.03% |
| 1910 | 1,248 | 803 | 10.86% |
| 1900 | 445 | 0.00% |