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Heceta Beach

Oregon · 1,912 residents · 2.332 sq mi
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Heceta Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,519. Population has declined 10% since 2021. Median home value is $344,100. With a median age of 65.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,912
−10%vs 2021
vs 2,127 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
820 / sq mi
−10%vs 2021
vs 912 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
65.1
+13%vs 2021
vs 57.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Heceta Beach
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,519
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $69,875 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,728
−4%vs 2021
vs $44,343 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $379,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,231 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.7% in 2021
12.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
−8%vs 2021
vs 5.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,960)
Black1.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(62)
Asian1.5%(32)
Other1.8%(38)
Diversity Score18.6%(397)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,677)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(85)
Asian1%(19)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score17.1%(328)
Diversity Score
17
−8%vs 2021
vs 19 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+1%vs 2021
vs 20.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.3% in 2021
Female
52.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.7% in 2021
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heceta Beach, Oregon?

Heceta Beach, Oregon has about 1,912 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heceta Beach, Oregon?

The typical household in Heceta Beach, Oregon earns about $68,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heceta Beach, Oregon expensive?

In Heceta Beach, Oregon, the median home is worth about $344,100, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Heceta Beach, Oregon?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Heceta Beach, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heceta Beach, Oregon?

About 14.1% of people in Heceta Beach, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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