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Alsea

Oregon · 201 residents · 0.16 sq mi
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Alsea is a city of 201 people in Oregon. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 72 people. That trails the Oregon median by roughly 52%. Median home value sits at $123,400. At a median age of 43.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

201
+56%since 2023
from 129 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,288 / sq mi
+56%since 2023
from 827 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.2
−2%since 2023
from 43.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.16 sq mi
Population, 20102024
61124187249312201020202024Alsea
2024201
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.4%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1917.4%(35)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549%(18)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.4%(41)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,722
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,022
+1%since 2023
from $20,795 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.302
−3%since 2023
from 0.312 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information52.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$123,400
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
59.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
40.3% rent
16.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.79 people
+13%since 2023
from 2.48 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
20.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.8%
+44.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.1
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
5
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian10.9%(22)
Other5.5%(11)
36
+121%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish30.3%(61)
German29.9%(60)
Dutch9%(18)
Swedish8%(16)
American6.5%(13)
French6.5%(13)
British2.5%(5)
English1.5%(3)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
US average: 26.5
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
54.2%
+41.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
34.1%
US average: 74.6%
8.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
13.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

33.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
66.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
93.5%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married64.4%(29)
Widowed26.7%(12)
Divorced8.9%(4)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(35)
Married36.7%(44)
Widowed3.3%(4)
Divorced30.8%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
4.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.4%
US average: 13.8%
27.9%
US average: 18.4%
73.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
28.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
94.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.6%(4)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era57.1%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Alsea, Oregon?

Alsea, Oregon has about 201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alsea, Oregon?

The typical household in Alsea, Oregon earns about $39,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alsea, Oregon expensive?

In Alsea, Oregon, the median home is worth about $123,400.

How educated are people in Alsea, Oregon?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alsea, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alsea, Oregon?

About 3.0% of people in Alsea, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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