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Cape Meares

Oregon · 135 residents · 3.439 sq mi
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Cape Meares is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,625. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
+23%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.2
+14%since 2000
from 57.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
51991461932412000201020202024Cape Meares
2024225
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,625
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,123
+99%since 2000
from $26,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.7%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
8.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(8)
Diversity Score
6
+17%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
52.9%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+48.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
78.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
Female
39.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Meares, Oregon?

Cape Meares, Oregon has about 135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape Meares, Oregon earns about $110,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cape Meares, Oregon?

About 52.9% 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 2.2% 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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