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Deer Island

Oregon · 199 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
+4%since 2023
from 191 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
408 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 391 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
120202284366448201020202024Deer Island
2024199
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,798
+10%since 2023
from $18,841 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−2%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services17%
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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
70.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−2%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Female
43.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Island, Oregon?

Deer Island, Oregon has about 199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Deer Island, Oregon?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Island, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Island, Oregon?

About 9.0% of people in Deer Island, 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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