La Grande
City in Union County, Oregon
La Grande is a city in Union County, Oregon, with 13,026 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,785 ft (849 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Island City, 1.9 miles NE.
- 13,026residents (2020 Census)
- 2,785 ftelevation · 849 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 2,808 / sq mipopulation density
- 97850ZIP code
About La Grande
La Grande () is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Oregon, United States. La Grande is Union County's largest city, with a population of 13,026 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. The La Grande micropolitan population is 25,076. It is the 16th largest metro or micropolitan area in Oregon.
La Grande is located on the western margin of the Grande Ronde Valley that is bounded by the Blue Mountains and Wallowa Mountains. These mountains and the Grande Ronde River offer abundance of natural resources and wildlife. Initially a logging and agriculture town, it has become a sports and recreation destination.
It is the hub for surrounding communities offering outdoor recreation, shopping centers and entertainment. La Grande is known for its theater and arts as the downtown area boasts Liberty Theater and the Elgin Opera House often has local showings. La Grande also is a college town with a student population of 2,825 at Eastern Oregon University.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
La Grande weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in La Grande
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in La Grande
- Median household income
- $58,427
- Median home value
- $278,700
- Median rent
- $968/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
Do you know La Grande? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes La Grande special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of La Grande
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
La Grande Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›La Grande, OR population
La Grande had 13,026 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,026 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,808 per sq mi (1,084 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Grande at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,026 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.64 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,785 ft (849 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3240° N, 118.0855° W |
| ZIP code | 97850 |
| Official website | ci.la-grande.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4140350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Grande
- Island City1.9 mi NE
- Imbler11.2 mi NE
- Summerville12.1 mi N
- Union13.2 mi SE
- Cove13.5 mi E
- Elgin18.4 mi NE
- North Powder21.8 mi S
- Meacham22.0 mi NW
- Haines29.3 mi S
- McKay31.3 mi W
- Wallowa31.9 mi NE
- Cayuse33.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Grande
What county is La Grande in?
La Grande is in Union County, Oregon.
What is the population of La Grande, OR?
13,026 people lived in La Grande at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Grande, OR?
The ZIP code of La Grande is 97850.
What is the elevation of La Grande?
2,785 feet (849 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Grande?
Island City (1.9 mi), Imbler (11.2 mi), Summerville (12.1 mi), Union (13.2 mi), Cove (13.5 mi).
Last updated: