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Bandon

Oregon · 3,321 residents · 2.76 sq mi
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Bandon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,262. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $316,300. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,321
+17%since 2000
from 2,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,203 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.1
+22%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bandon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,262
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,169
+65%since 2000
from $20,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food13.7%
US avg: 2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+128%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(2,858)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6%(200)
Asian1.2%(39)
Other9%(299)
Diversity Score35.7%(1,187)
Diversity Score
36
+291%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bandon, Oregon?

Bandon, Oregon has about 3,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bandon, Oregon?

The typical household in Bandon, Oregon earns about $37,262 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 $316,300, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Bandon, Oregon?

About 23.9% 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 20.5% 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 1,118 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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