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Alsea

Oregon · 201 residents · 0.156 sq mi
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Alsea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,722. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oregon median.

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

Total population
201
+56%since 2023
from 129 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,288 / sq mi
+56%since 2023
from 827 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−2%since 2023
from 43.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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

Median household income
$39,722
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$123,400
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+44.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
5
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
54.2%
+41.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
Female
66.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
Foreign born
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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
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Frequently asked

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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