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Government Camp

Oregon · 147 residents · 0.747 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 83 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
+130%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
+130%since 2023
from 86 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−17%since 2023
from 46.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5190129167206201020202024Government Camp
2024147
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$59,856
+42%since 2023
from $42,255 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
−51.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
82.1% rent
Vacancy rate
88.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+63.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(6)
Asian6.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(27)
Asian2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.5%(61)
Diversity Score
42
+21%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.7%
+34.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
Female
34.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
Foreign born
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.2%
+34.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Government Camp, Oregon?

Government Camp, Oregon has about 147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Government Camp, Oregon?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Government Camp, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Government Camp, Oregon?

About 22.4% of people in Government Camp, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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