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Echo

Oregon · 632 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Echo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $125,800. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
632
−3%since 2000
from 650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245416597768931990201020202024Echo
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,918
+57%since 2000
from $15,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(573)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(53)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(132)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(499)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(88)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.3%(21)
Diversity Score38.6%(244)
Diversity Score
39
+89%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+146%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Echo, Oregon?

Echo, Oregon has about 632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Echo, Oregon?

The typical household in Echo, Oregon earns about $47,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Echo, Oregon expensive?

In Echo, Oregon, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Echo, Oregon?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Echo, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Echo, Oregon?

About 21.9% of people in Echo, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Echo, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Echo, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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