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Government Camp

Oregon · 193 residents · 0.747 sq mi
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Government Camp is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 109 residents. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 408% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
+130%vs 2011
vs 84 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
258 / sq mi
+130%vs 2011
vs 112 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
−11%vs 2011
vs 49.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5190129167206201020202024Government Camp
2024147
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $250,001 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$103,691
−28%vs 2011
vs $143,164 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.474 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade33.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
39.2%
−22.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
90.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(3)
Diversity Score8.6%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(11)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(29)
Diversity Score
15
+73%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
48.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
51.4%
+14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
Female
33.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Government Camp, Oregon?

Government Camp, Oregon has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Government Camp, Oregon?

The typical household in Government Camp, Oregon earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Government Camp, Oregon?

About 33.9% 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 32.1% of people in Government Camp, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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