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

1,225

Population
Growth Rate

0.44%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

37.700

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

522

Total Housing Units

527


Owner Occupied

399

Renter Occupied

123

Vacant

5

Median Home Value

$405,238


Average Home Value

$393,603

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.85%

Income Projection

Median Household

$90,057 $98,036


Average Household

$98,843 $106,856


Per Capita

$42,301 $46,356

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

113

Total Employed

1,077

Workers 16+

467

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

19

Employed

375

2026 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

260

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

167

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

167

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

72

2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

72

Some
High School

22

Graduated
High School

212

Associates
Degree

111

Bachelor's
Degree

170

Graduate
Degree

72

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

460

Non-Resident Commuters

1

Drive Alone

400

Carpooled

7

Public

0

Work At Home

34

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09