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Cape Meares

Oregon · 225 residents · 3.439 sq mi
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Cape Meares has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,798. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 115 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $638,500. With a median age of 74.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% 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
225
+105%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
65 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
74.6
+31%since 2000
from 57.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
51991461932412000201020202024Cape Meares
2024225
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,798
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,346 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,422
+82%since 2000
from $26,635 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
−47%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$638,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
7.2
−34%since 2000
from 11.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(5)
Diversity Score5.4%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+10%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.1%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.9%
+55.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+47.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Female
43.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−60.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Meares, Oregon?

Cape Meares, Oregon has about 225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cape Meares, Oregon?

The typical household in Cape Meares, Oregon earns about $88,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape Meares, Oregon expensive?

In Cape Meares, Oregon, the median home is worth about $638,500.

How educated are people in Cape Meares, Oregon?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cape Meares, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape Meares, Oregon?

About 1.3% of people in Cape Meares, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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