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Oregon

Illinois · 3,721 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Oregon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,284. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $122,500. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,721
−8%since 2000
from 4,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,931 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Oregon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,284
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,842 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,554
+29%since 2000
from $19,019 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,848)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(384)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,466)
Black0.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(156)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other2.8%(104)
Diversity Score19.9%(740)
Diversity Score
20
+110%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon, Illinois?

Oregon, Illinois has about 3,721 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oregon, Illinois?

The typical household in Oregon, Illinois earns about $47,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oregon, Illinois expensive?

In Oregon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon, Illinois?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oregon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon, Illinois?

About 8.4% of people in Oregon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oregon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oregon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 170 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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