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Bandon

Oregon · 3,297 residents (2025 est.) · 2.76 sq mi
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Bandon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,187. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $503,200. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 151%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,330
+18%since 2000
from 2,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
+15%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,297 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bandon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,187
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,492 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,263
+81%since 2000
from $20,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+29%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$503,200
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+180%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,578)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(78)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(2,786)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(88)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other12.4%(413)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,182)
Diversity Score
35
+288%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bandon, Oregon?

Bandon, Oregon has about 3,330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bandon, Oregon?

The typical household in Bandon, Oregon earns about $48,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bandon, Oregon expensive?

In Bandon, Oregon, the median home is worth about $503,200, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Bandon, Oregon?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bandon, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bandon, Oregon?

About 26.3% of people in Bandon, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bandon, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Bandon, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,127 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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