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Boring

Oregon · 1,869 residents · 4.308 sq mi
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Boring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,625. Population has grown 16% since 2023. Median home value is $730,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 91% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
+16%since 2023
from 1,616 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
434 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 375 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−16%since 2023
from 52.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,625
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,865
Unchangedsince 2023
from $46,890 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−6%since 2023
from 0.407 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$730,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $649,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−28%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(1,198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(153)
Asian3.5%(56)
Other12.9%(209)
Diversity Score52.9%(856)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(378)
Asian3%(56)
Other9.4%(176)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,158)
Diversity Score
62
+17%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.3 min
+74%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
48.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boring, Oregon?

Boring, Oregon has about 1,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boring, Oregon?

The typical household in Boring, Oregon earns about $158,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boring, Oregon expensive?

In Boring, Oregon, the median home is worth about $730,900, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Boring, Oregon?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boring, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boring, Oregon?

About 3.8% of people in Boring, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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