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Bunker Hill

Oregon · 1,626 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Bunker Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,600. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,626
+11%since 2000
from 1,462 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7501K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bunker Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,058
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,916
+145%since 2000
from $10,570 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−24%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+14%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,256)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(96)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(913)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(464)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(249)
Diversity Score72.5%(1,179)
Diversity Score
72
+288%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+38.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 14.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunker Hill, Oregon?

Bunker Hill, Oregon has about 1,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunker Hill, Oregon?

The typical household in Bunker Hill, Oregon earns about $60,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bunker Hill, Oregon expensive?

In Bunker Hill, Oregon, the median home is worth about $227,600, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Bunker Hill, Oregon?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bunker Hill, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bunker Hill, Oregon?

About 24.4% of people in Bunker Hill, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bunker Hill, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Bunker Hill, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 459 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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