Total Population
1,196
Population
Growth Rate
0.46%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
36.000
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.
Total Population
1,196
Population
Growth Rate
0.46%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
36.000
Households
507
Total Housing Units
511
Owner Occupied
394
Renter Occupied
113
Vacant
4
Median Home Value
$370,667
Average Home Value
$360,717
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.73%
Median Household
$73,624 $77,953
Average Household
$90,068 $97,534
Per Capita
$38,212 $41,626
Total Businesses
111
Total Employed
1,133
Workers 16+
481
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
420
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
260
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
7
Employed
150
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
7
Employed
150
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
12
Employed
73
2025 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers
Businesses
5
Employed
72
Some
High School
20
Graduated
High School
257
Associates
Degree
78
Bachelor's
Degree
207
Graduate
Degree
67
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
453
Non-Resident Commuters
25
Drive Alone
405
Carpooled
31
Public
0
Work At Home
25