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Carlton, OR
City in Yamhill County, Oregon.
Population
2,759
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,125
ZIP codes
0
Carlton and its ZIP codes
Carlton at a glance
- Carlton is about 71 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,393 a year, 19% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $420,600 (12% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,839 a month.
Local data for Carlton, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlton, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,393
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$420,600
Median rent
$1,839/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (515), German Americans (470), Irish Americans (419).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yamhill County. PPP loans are for Carlton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,280
39,978 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$733M
FY 2026, $6,806 per person
How people get to work
Carlton, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlton, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
42
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
355
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 36°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlton, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Carlton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YamhillCity | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LafayetteCity | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| McMinnvilleCity | 6 mi | 10.6 |
| DaytonCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| DundeeCity | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| GastonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| NewbergCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| St. PaulCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Cherry GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| AmityCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DilleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Forest GroveCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| CorneliusCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| ButtevilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| SherwoodCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| DonaldCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlton, OR in?
- Carlton is in Yamhill County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Carlton, OR?
- About 2,759 people live in Carlton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlton?
- Nearby places include Yamhill (3.1 mi), Lafayette (4.6 mi), McMinnville (6 mi), Dayton (7 mi), Dundee (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023