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Drain

Oregon · 1,172 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 $49,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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

1,172
+15%since 2000
from 1,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,852 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
8129161K1K1K1990201020202024Drain
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,485
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$25,372
+84%since 2000
from $13,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
18.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$155,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$793
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
64.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
3.1
−4%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(902)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(34)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(950)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(75)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other4.1%(48)
Diversity Score28.1%(330)
28
+182%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
52.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
20.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
57.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.8%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Drain, Oregon?

Drain, Oregon has about 1,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drain, Oregon?

The typical household in Drain, Oregon earns about $49,485 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Drain, Oregon?

About 14.6% 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 18.5% of people in Drain, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drain, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Drain, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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