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Deer Island

Oregon · 323 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 $29,091. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 176 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $145,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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

323
+120%since 2019
from 147 in 2019
2010 – 2024
662 / sq mi
+120%since 2019
from 301 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
48.5
−18%since 2019
from 59.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
120202284366448201020202024Deer Island
2024199
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,091
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $27,639 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
$21,849
+18%since 2019
from $18,535 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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

$145,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $143,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
74.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
25.2% rent
5.0
−4%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(22)
Diversity Score55.1%(81)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(30)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other13.3%(43)
Diversity Score45.7%(148)
46
−17%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
37.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
16.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
42.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Island, Oregon?

Deer Island, Oregon has about 323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deer Island, Oregon earns about $29,091 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 $145,000.

How educated are people in Deer Island, Oregon?

About 5.4% 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 7.6% 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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