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Barlow

Oregon · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 0.052 sq mi
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Barlow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $413,600. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
−25%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 2,692 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+34%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
851442042633221990201020202024Barlow
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,897
+232%since 2000
from $14,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+34%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+23%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(13)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(5)
Asian1.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(17)
Diversity Score
16
−33%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+41.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+124%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+37.9 ptssince 2016
from 57.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2016
from 42.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barlow, Oregon?

Barlow, Oregon has about 105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barlow, Oregon?

The typical household in Barlow, Oregon earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barlow, Oregon expensive?

In Barlow, Oregon, the median home is worth about $413,600.

How educated are people in Barlow, Oregon?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Barlow, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barlow, Oregon?

About 7.6% of people in Barlow, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barlow, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Barlow, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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