West Linn is a city located in Clackamas County and Multnomah 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:
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
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
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
$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
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%.
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
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 | Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
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% |