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Oregon

Illinois · 3,604 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Oregon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,604
−11%since 2000
from 4,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Oregon
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(181)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(215)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.1%(219)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(184)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(206)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(440)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(404)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(382)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.5%(559)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(433)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.4%(266)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.2%(115)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,842 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,077
+58%since 2000
from $19,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−24%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oregon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,848)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,219)
Black1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(160)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other2.4%(87)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.6%(246)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German23.3%(874)
Swedish13.6%(508)
Italian7.9%(296)
American7.6%(285)
English6.9%(258)
Irish4.8%(181)
Polish4.3%(162)
Norwegian3.6%(135)
French2.9%(107)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(61)
Scottish1%(39)
Dutch1%(38)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1%(36)
Greek0.8%(29)
Danish0.6%(22)
Lithuanian0.5%(19)
British0.5%(17)
Ukrainian0.3%(10)
Welsh0.3%(10)
Czech0.2%(9)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Slovak0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.6%(391)
Married47.8%(793)
Widowed4%(67)
Divorced24.6%(408)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(363)
Married49.2%(753)
Widowed11%(168)
Divorced16.1%(247)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon, Illinois?

Oregon, Illinois has about 3,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oregon, Illinois?

The typical household in Oregon, Illinois earns about $58,125 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon, Illinois?

About 18.9% 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 11.0% 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 287 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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