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

1,107

Population
Growth Rate

-0.53%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

34.600

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

466

Total Housing Units

470


Owner Occupied

384

Renter Occupied

82

Vacant

4

Median Home Value

$350,000


Average Home Value

$343,034

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.80%

Income Projection

Median Household

$67,812 $84,319


Average Household

$97,201 $115,799


Per Capita

$40,930 $49,319

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

115

Total Employed

1,113

Workers 16+

477

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

342

2024 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

260

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

166

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

166

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

103

2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

84

Some
High School

41

Graduated
High School

241

Associates
Degree

82

Bachelor's
Degree

165

Graduate
Degree

62

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

451

Non-Resident Commuters

24

Drive Alone

425

Carpooled

29

Public

0

Work At Home

6

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26