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Halfway

Oregon · 288 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Halfway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,646. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,500. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
−15%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+17%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733183634074521990201020202024Halfway
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,646
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,222
+9%since 2000
from $12,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food11%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
−13%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(10)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other7.3%(21)
Diversity Score25.2%(72)
Diversity Score
25
+373%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Oregon?

Halfway, Oregon has about 288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Oregon?

The typical household in Halfway, Oregon earns about $23,646 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Oregon?

About 15.2% 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 29.0% of people in Halfway, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halfway, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Halfway, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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