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Drain

Oregon · 1,021 residents · 0.633 sq mi
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Drain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,021
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,026 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,613 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,621 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+22%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8129161K1K1K1990201020202024Drain
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,880 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,810
+58%since 1990
from $8,764 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
37.3% rent
3.3
+62%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,002)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.9%(9)
Diversity Score7.3%(75)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(902)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(34)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score10%(102)
10
+36%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Drain, Oregon?

Drain, Oregon has about 1,021 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Drain, Oregon?

The typical household in Drain, Oregon earns about $27,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drain, Oregon expensive?

In Drain, Oregon, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Drain, Oregon?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Drain, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drain, Oregon?

About 10.3% of people in Drain, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drain, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Drain, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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