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Depoe Bay

Oregon · 1,398 residents · 1.811 sq mi
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Depoe Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $280,800. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,398
+19%since 2000
from 1,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
772 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.6
+14%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7361K2K2K2K1990201020202024Depoe Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,711
+23%since 2000
from $24,994 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
45.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+48%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,059)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(42)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(67)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score17.3%(242)
Diversity Score
17
+51%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.3%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Depoe Bay, Oregon?

Depoe Bay, Oregon has about 1,398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Depoe Bay, Oregon?

The typical household in Depoe Bay, Oregon earns about $36,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Depoe Bay, Oregon expensive?

In Depoe Bay, Oregon, the median home is worth about $280,800, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Depoe Bay, Oregon?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Depoe Bay, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Depoe Bay, Oregon?

About 9.1% of people in Depoe Bay, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Depoe Bay, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Depoe Bay, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 534 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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