Corvallis, Oregon Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Corvallis, OR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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D
Income Well below average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,028 | 4,252,306 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2799.2 | 43.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.13% | 0.82% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 27.3 | 40.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,187 | 1,717,698 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Corvallis grew by 19.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 41,028 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Corvallis is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 47.8% of residents. That is 27.1 points above Oregon as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 19,619 47.8% +27.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,722 16.4% -6.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,202 12.7% -7.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,565 11.1% -6.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oregon, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.6% of the people living in Corvallis and men 51.4%.
- Women 48.6% Oregon 50.1%
- Men 51.4% Oregon 49.9%
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Economy
Corvallis has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,353 | $83,617 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 5.70% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Corvallis is about 29% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $528,509 | $406,603 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,326 | $1,525 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 38.1% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Corvallis is about 33.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,326 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Corvallis spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 110 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.2 | 20.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.4 | 40.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 110 | 168 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,416 | $5,203 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,186 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,800 | 967 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Corvallis is 13 minutes, shorter 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
Corvallis has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | 2.41 | 2.53 |
Health
Corvallis has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Corvallis | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.5% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Corvallis, OR Compared With Nearby Cities
How Corvallis, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | 41,028 | $59,353 #2/2 | $528,509 #1/2 | 13.2 min #1/2 |
| Albany, OR | 43,997 | $73,186 | $346,186 | 17.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Corvallis, Oregon.
How many people live in Corvallis, Oregon?
About 41,028 people live in Corvallis, Oregon, in 16,187 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 27.3, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Corvallis, Oregon urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Corvallis, Oregon has 2,799 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 32 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Corvallis, Oregon?
The median home costs 8.9 times the median household income ($528,509 against $59,353), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,326 a month takes about 27% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Corvallis, Oregon?
Unemployment in Corvallis, Oregon is 9.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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