Total Population
1,225
Population
Growth Rate
0.44%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
37.700
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
1,225
Population
Growth Rate
0.44%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
37.700
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%
Median Household
$90,057 $98,036
Average Household
$98,843 $106,856
Per Capita
$42,301 $46,356
Total Businesses
113
Total Employed
1,077
Workers 16+
467
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
375
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
260
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
9
Employed
167
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
9
Employed
167
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
12
Employed
72
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
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