Lake Oswego Facts and Figures
| Incorporation: | 1910 |
| Population (2022): | 41,148 |
| Population growth rate (2020): | 3.3% (1,296 new residents) |
| Registered voters (2019): | 29,198 |
| Occupied households (Avg 2017-2020): | 16,458 |
| Area in square miles: | 10.78 |
| Oswego Lake: | 405 acres |
| Median Resident Age (2015): | 45.3 |
| Business Licenses Issued/Renewed (7/2023): | 2,065 |
Employment
| Labor force | 21,174 |
| Number employed | 22,706 |
| Work/Live in Lake Oswego | 2,140 |
| Live in Lake Oswego, Work Outside | 14,674 |
| Work in Lake Oswego, Live Outside | 20,566 |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% |
Educational Attainment
| Master’s degree or higher: | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree: | 41% |
| High school diploma or equivalent: | 8% |
| Less than high school diploma: | 1% |
| Lakeridge High School 2019 graduation rate: | 96% |
| Lake Oswego High School 2019 graduation rate: | 94% |
Public Safety
| Sworn police officers: | 47 |
| Fire personnel (serve City & surrounding areas) | 52 |
| 911 calls answered: | 23,033 |
| Fire responses: | 123 |
| Emergency medical calls: | 2,488 |
| Other service calls: | 1,389 |
| Number of fire personnel: | 52 |
Area Drive Times
| Portland City Center: | 15 minutes |
| Ocean Beaches: | 1.5 hours |
| Mt. Hood Skiing: | 1.25 hours |
| River Sailing: | 15 minutes |
| Portland Airport: | 30 minutes |
| Salem (State Capitol): | 45 minutes |
