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Cape Meares

Oregon · 99 residents · 3.439 sq mi
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Cape Meares has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,906. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $482,100. With a median age of 63.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $482,100, the poverty rate sits 85% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−10%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.6
+12%since 2000
from 57.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
51991461932412000201020202024Cape Meares
2024225
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,906
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,346 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,531
+52%since 2000
from $26,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food41.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$482,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−52.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
58.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.4
+13%since 2000
from 11.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
38.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Meares, Oregon?

Cape Meares, Oregon has about 99 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape Meares, Oregon earns about $38,906 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 $482,100.

How educated are people in Cape Meares, Oregon?

About 33.3% 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 25.6% of people in Cape Meares, 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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