William, 1903
Barlow’s story
155 years in pictures
Census counts: 69 in 1910, a low of 40 in 1930, 133 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1903 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
- 1871Barlow is settled
BarlowOR
A town of 134, settled in 1871.
Photo: M.O. Stevens · CC BY 3.0
Population
134
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$414K
Census ACS
Household income
$96K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Barlow a good place to live?
98% of households live in a home they own in Barlow, above both Oregon’s towns (65%) and U.S. towns (73%). Barlow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 183 attractions →Moda Center and 168 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Barlow. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
19 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
37 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
21 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
9 mi WaterfallWillamette Falls
19 mi MuseumPittock MansionSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Providence Park: Pdx.rollingthunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Willamette Falls: The original uploader was Cacophony at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pittock Mansion: PittockBack.jpg: Cacophony derivative work: Tiptoety talk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Barlow: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Barlow, and how to reach them.
PowerPortland General Electric18.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCanby UtilityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Barlow’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClackamas County Clerk, Elections OfficeClackamas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes97013, 9700297013 85% · 97002 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Barlow.
Natural hazards
Top of a very high hazard risk in Barlow: earthquakes
Expected losses in Barlow break down as 57% from earthquakes and 36% from inland flooding. The FEMA hazard score locally is 82 of 100.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Oregon overall
The midpoint age for Barlow comes to 45.5 years, where Oregon’s towns sit at 39.4 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Adults 35 to 64 are 52% of residents (39% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide). The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 30%, against 37% across Oregon.
45.5median age · OR 40.4
| Barlow | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 27% | 29% |
BarlowOregonUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school37%
Some college11%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 39% and 70% women
The Census survey reached too few of Barlow’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±15.5 points. Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Barlow | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.1% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.6% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.9% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.9% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.7% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.4% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Barlow has mild winters and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 1 inches of snow, with January nights at 36° and July afternoons at 82°.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–49°
Spring43–62°
Summer54–80°
Fall45–65°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Barlow is
The share of adults in Barlow who have diabetes: 10%. Against the Oregon average, Barlow comes out ahead on 6 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 1. In Barlow, 16% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 31% sleep under 7 hours. Among 143 Oregon towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Barlow.
| Barlow | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.6% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
6 better19 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Barlow | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Fewer smokers | 8.6% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.9% |
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
8.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Barlow
17pages on Barlow
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Barlow
Clackamas Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Oregon City8.7 mi$6,345 in-state tuitionGeorge Fox UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Newberg12.4 mi$42,750 tuitionPortland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Portland12.8 mi$5,220 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Barlow residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Barlow
City in Oregon, United States
Barlow is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 133 at the 2020 census. The mayor of Barlow is Robert Lang Larson.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1903
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 102 ft
- Area code
- 503
Questions about Barlow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Barlow, OR a good place to live?
Barlow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.