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Cove

Oregon · 620 residents · 0.804 sq mi
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Cove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $195,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620
+4%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+15%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4515386257127991990201020202024Cove
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,408
+60%since 2000
from $15,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(565)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(554)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other5.9%(36)
Diversity Score23.4%(145)
Diversity Score
23
+270%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove, Oregon?

Cove, Oregon has about 620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cove, Oregon?

The typical household in Cove, Oregon earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cove, Oregon expensive?

In Cove, Oregon, the median home is worth about $195,600, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Cove, Oregon?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cove, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cove, Oregon?

About 15.0% of people in Cove, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cove, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Cove, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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