Clackamas County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Clackamas County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 422,573 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 224.6 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.93% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 162,756 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Clackamas County grew by 12.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 422,301 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Clackamas County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Clackamas County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,432 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.51% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Clackamas County is about 24% higher than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Clackamas County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $505,659 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,693 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.3% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Clackamas County is about 24.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,693 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Clackamas County spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Clackamas County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.2 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.5 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,517 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,053 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,724 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Clackamas County is 25 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Clackamas County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Clackamas County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Clackamas County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Clackamas County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.7% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Clackamas County, Oregon?
The population of Clackamas County, Oregon is 422,573, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Clackamas County, Oregon?
The population density of Clackamas County, Oregon is 224.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Clackamas County, Oregon?
The median household income in Clackamas County, Oregon is $100,432, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Clackamas County, Oregon?
The median home price in Clackamas County, Oregon is $505,659, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Clackamas County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Clackamas County, Oregon is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.