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CITY · 2020 ACS

Boring

Oregon · 1,931 residents · 4.308 sq mi
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Boring is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,917. Population has declined 3% since 2021. Median home value is $447,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,931
−3%vs 2021
vs 1,999 in 2021
2020 – 2024
448 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 464 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.7
+7%vs 2021
vs 44.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,917
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $87,202 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$39,687
+6%vs 2021
vs $37,384 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$447,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $448,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,380 in 2021
US average: $1,124
84.7%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.1% in 2021
15.3% rent
5.3
+4%vs 2021
vs 5.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,629)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(120)
Asian4.2%(84)
Other8.3%(166)
Diversity Score40.5%(809)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,643)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6%(115)
Asian2.2%(43)
Other5.9%(113)
Diversity Score32.5%(627)
32
−20%vs 2021
vs 40 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−3%vs 2021
vs 26.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
66.1%
+8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
28.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.1% in 2021
48.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.9% in 2021
2.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Boring, Oregon?

Boring, Oregon has about 1,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boring, Oregon?

The typical household in Boring, Oregon earns about $83,917 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 $447,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Boring, Oregon?

About 24.0% 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 5.5% 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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