Island City

Island City is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. Its name originated from the city's location on an island between the Grande Ronde River and a nearby slough. Island City lies at the intersection of Oregon Route 82 and Oregon Route 237 on the northeastern outskirts of La Grandeand is known for its picturesque location. 

The erection of a grist mill in 1872 by John Caviness and his partner - Mr. Sterling. began the commercial activity of the town. Another of the pioneer business men was Charles Goodnough, who set up a store and in 1884 organized the Island City Mercantile & Milling Company one of the largest business enterprises of Union County in the 19th century. Much of its business was drawn from La Grande. The milling interest was sold to the Pioneer Flour and Milling Company in 1896.

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Population

Total Population

1,103

Population
Growth Rate

-0.33%

Median Age

46

Diversity Index

37.500

Housing & Income

Households

472

Total Housing Units

479


Owner Occupied

394

Renter Occupied

78

Vacant

7

Median Home Value

$278,788


Average Home Value

$289,911

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.09%

Income Projection

Median Household

$63,292 $68,861


Average Household

$91,690 $105,246


Per Capita

$39,253 $45,705

Workforce

Total Businesses

120

Total Employed

1,161

Workers 16+

496

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

372

2023 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

260

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

163

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

163

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

99

2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

95

Some
High School

50

Graduated
High School

203

Associates
Degree

84

Bachelor's
Degree

192

Graduate
Degree

63

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

482

Non-Resident Commuters

15

Drive Alone

438

Carpooled

39

Public

0

Work At Home

5