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

1,196

Population
Growth Rate

0.46%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

36.000

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing & Income

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%

Income Projection

Median Household

$73,624 $77,953


Average Household

$90,068 $97,534


Per Capita

$38,212 $41,626

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Workforce

Total Businesses

111

Total Employed

1,133

Workers 16+

481

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

19

Employed

420

2025 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

260

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

150

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

150

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

73

2025 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers

N

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

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30