Forest Grove

City in Washington County, Oregon

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Forest Grove is a city in Washington County, Oregon, with 26,225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dilley, 2.4 miles S.

About Forest Grove

Forest Grove is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, 25 miles (40 km) west of Portland, within the Tualatin Valley. Originally a small farm town, it is now primarily a commuter town in the Portland metro area. Settled in the 1840s, the town was platted in 1850, then incorporated in 1872, making it the first city in Washington County.

The population was 26,225 at the 2020 census, an increase of 8% over 2010 figure (21,083).

Pacific University is located here. Old College Hall on campus, and nine other sites in the city, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Median household income
$87,933
Median home value
$479,600
Median rent
$1,460/mo
Median age
34
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Forest Grove, OR population

Forest Grove had 26,225 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census26,225
Density4,352 per sq mi (1,680 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Forest Grove at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyWashington County
TypeCity
Population26,225 (2020)
Land area6.03 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates45.5261° N, 123.1099° W
ZIP code97113
Official websiteforestgrove-or.gov
Census code (GEOID)4126200

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove

What county is Forest Grove in?

Forest Grove is in Washington County, Oregon.

What is the population of Forest Grove, OR?

26,225 people lived in Forest Grove at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Forest Grove, OR?

The ZIP code of Forest Grove is 97113.

What is the elevation of Forest Grove?

197 feet (60 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Forest Grove?

Dilley (2.4 mi), Cornelius (2.9 mi), Banks (6.1 mi), Gaston (6.5 mi), North Plains (7.4 mi).

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