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Bay City

Oregon · 1,286 residents · 1.281 sq mi
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Bay City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,286
+12%since 2000
from 1,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+9%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8671K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bay City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,929
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,641
+10%since 2000
from $18,731 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+46%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,068)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(36)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(86)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other2.5%(32)
Diversity Score23.3%(299)
Diversity Score
23
+143%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay City, Oregon?

Bay City, Oregon has about 1,286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay City, Oregon?

The typical household in Bay City, Oregon earns about $39,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay City, Oregon expensive?

In Bay City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Bay City, Oregon?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bay City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay City, Oregon?

About 11.8% of people in Bay City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 286 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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