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Chenoweth

Oregon · 1,445 residents · 5.63 sq mi
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Chenoweth is a city of 1,445 people in Oregon. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. The population has fallen 58% since 2000. People stay put here: 75% were in the same home a year ago. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 16 minutes on average.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,445
−58%since 2000
from 3,412 in 2000
1990 – 2024
257 / sq mi
−57%since 2009
from 596 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.63 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K4K19902000201020202024Chenoweth
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.6%(23)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.5%(152)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(87)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.8%(113)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(58)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(158)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.2%(234)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(170)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.6%(168)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(157)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(81)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,425
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,794 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,414
+96%since 2000
from $15,497 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.375
−9%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$228,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$857
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
76.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
23.4% rent
16.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.30 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.43 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
16.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
68.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.6
−5%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,882)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(372)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(797)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40%(578)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(70)
67
+105%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican40%(578)
Ancestry
English12.2%(176)
German10.9%(158)
American8.3%(120)
Irish5.7%(82)
Italian4.6%(66)
French1.7%(25)
Polish1.5%(21)
Swiss1.5%(21)
Scottish1.3%(19)
Welsh1%(15)
Norwegian0.7%(10)
British0.6%(8)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
63.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
44.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
10.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2013
from 14.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
75.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
66.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
32.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.2%(159)
Married59.5%(362)
Widowed1.6%(10)
Divorced12.7%(77)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(172)
Married48%(276)
Widowed7%(40)
Divorced15.1%(87)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2013
from 14.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
50.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
30.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)36.7%(47)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.7%(29)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era25.8%(33)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 128 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenoweth, Oregon?

Chenoweth, Oregon has about 1,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chenoweth, Oregon?

The typical household in Chenoweth, Oregon earns about $63,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chenoweth, Oregon expensive?

In Chenoweth, Oregon, the median home is worth about $228,600, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Chenoweth, Oregon?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chenoweth, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chenoweth, Oregon?

About 10.9% of people in Chenoweth, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chenoweth, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Chenoweth, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,801 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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