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Deer Island

Oregon · 294 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Deer Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,771. Population has grown 19% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $178,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+19%vs 2011
vs 247 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
602 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 506 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 50.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
120202284366448201020202024Deer Island
2024199
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,771
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,333 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$24,980
−8%vs 2011
vs $27,155 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
+17%vs 2011
vs 0.487 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance21%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $206,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−48.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
62.9%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
10.7
+149%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.2%(50)
Diversity Score51.5%(127)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other17.3%(51)
Diversity Score40.6%(119)
Diversity Score
41
−21%vs 2011
vs 52 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.3% in 2011
Female
34.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Island, Oregon?

Deer Island, Oregon has about 294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deer Island, Oregon?

The typical household in Deer Island, Oregon earns about $16,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Island, Oregon expensive?

In Deer Island, Oregon, the median home is worth about $178,800.

How educated are people in Deer Island, Oregon?

About 14.9% 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 20.8% of people in Deer Island, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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