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Milwaukie, OR

Founded 1848Clackamas CountyElev. 13 m
Population
21,256
Median home
$477,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Milwaukie

Milwaukie is home to roughly 21,256 residents. Milwaukie was founded in 1848 and sits in Clackamas County. The median age is 39.9 and the median household income is $82,422. Homes carry a median value of $477,200, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.8%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,256
Median age
39.9
Median household income
$82,422
Per-capita income
$47,031
Poverty rate
6.5%
High-school grad or higher
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
22.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black1.8%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.7%
Sales & office20.6%
Service14.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$477,200
Median gross rent
$1,499/mo
Owner-occupied
60.1%
Median year built
1967
Households
9,488
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Milwaukie has 18 public schools — 11 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading45%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Milwaukie Academy of the ArtsHighGrades 9–12charter
Milwaukie High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
New Urban High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Putnam High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Alder Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Rowe Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ardenwald Elementary SchoolElementary
Bilquist Elementary SchoolElementary
Candy Lane Elementary SchoolElementary
Lewelling Elementary SchoolElementary
Linwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary SchoolElementary
Oak Grove ElementaryElementary
Riverside Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Milwaukie154
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% below national
Milwaukie982
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Milwaukie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Milwaukie.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Clackamas County
AvalancheRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Milwaukie is in Clackamas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Milwaukie was founded in 1848 and sits in Clackamas County. Elevation ~13 m.

Population trend
23K021,25619102024
Map of Milwaukie
Milwaukie, OR
Where Milwaukie is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hall--Chaney HouseShindler, William, HouseBailey, Lawrence D., HouseWilson, Andrew P., HouseFrancis, Clarence E., HouseKinsman, John and Elizabeth, House
Notable people from Milwaukie
Peter CooksonMike BlissOscar WoodCharlie BabbNicole FugereCazzey Louis CereghinoBella BixbyChris WarnerJeff FaineJohn P. Rusk
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Nearby cities
Lake Oswego (4 mi)Gladstone (4 mi)Happy Valley (5 mi)West Linn (5 mi)Portland (7 mi)Oregon (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Milwaukie, OR (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Milwaukie, Oregon.

Michael Johnathan Davis, 45
Milwaukie · 97222
AKA Brian Robert Carter, Cory David Mckeown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Milwaukie — frequently asked

What is the population of Milwaukie, Oregon?
Milwaukie has a population of about 21,256, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Milwaukie?
The median home value in Milwaukie is $477,200, and the median gross rent is $1,499/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Milwaukie safe? What is the crime rate?
Milwaukie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Milwaukie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clackamas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Milwaukie?
Milwaukie has 18 public schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Milwaukie?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Milwaukie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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