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Gopher Flats

Oregon · 329 residents · 2.106 sq mi
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Gopher Flats has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−18%since 2000
from 401 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.4
+41%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3213463713954202000201020202024Gopher Flats
2024382
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,167
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,310
+89%since 2000
from $17,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(295)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(230)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.7%(58)
Diversity Score48.3%(159)
Diversity Score
48
+1071%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gopher Flats, Oregon?

Gopher Flats, Oregon has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gopher Flats, Oregon?

The typical household in Gopher Flats, Oregon earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gopher Flats, Oregon expensive?

In Gopher Flats, Oregon, the median home is worth about $237,500, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Gopher Flats, Oregon?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gopher Flats, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gopher Flats, Oregon?

About 15.6% of people in Gopher Flats, 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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