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Halfway

Oregon · 357 residents (2025 est.) · 0.372 sq mi
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Halfway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,654. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $246,700. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−7%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+9%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:357 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2733183634074521990201020202024Halfway
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,654
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,119
+70%since 2000
from $12,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+14%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+35%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(22)
Asian2.9%(9)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score23.6%(74)
Diversity Score
24
+344%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
−34%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Oregon?

Halfway, Oregon has about 312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Oregon?

The typical household in Halfway, Oregon earns about $38,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halfway, Oregon expensive?

In Halfway, Oregon, the median home is worth about $246,700, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Oregon?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Halfway, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halfway, Oregon?

About 11.9% of people in Halfway, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halfway, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Halfway, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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