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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Happy Valley

Oregon · 1,551 residents · 11.599 sq mi
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Happy Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,654. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 2,968 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $119,300. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 90% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,551
−66%vs 2000
vs 4,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
134 / sq mi
−66%vs 2000
vs 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
07K15K22K29K1990201020202024Happy Valley
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,654
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,131 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,568
−47%vs 2000
vs $36,665 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$119,300
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $302,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$475
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $734 in 2000
US average: $450
96.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
3.7% rent
2.3
−29%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,896)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(85)
Asian8.8%(396)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(1,190)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian2.4%(37)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score9.8%(152)
10
−63%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Happy Valley, Oregon?

Happy Valley, Oregon has about 1,551 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Happy Valley, Oregon?

The typical household in Happy Valley, Oregon earns about $51,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Valley, Oregon expensive?

In Happy Valley, Oregon, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, Oregon?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Valley, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Valley, Oregon?

About 2.4% of people in Happy Valley, 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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