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Heppner

Oregon · 1,187 residents · 1.23 sq mi
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Heppner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,235. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,187
−15%since 2000
from 1,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
965 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+9%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Heppner
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,235
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,434
+64%since 2000
from $16,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,011)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(94)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4%(48)
Diversity Score28.8%(342)
Diversity Score
29
+474%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−19%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heppner, Oregon?

Heppner, Oregon has about 1,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heppner, Oregon?

The typical household in Heppner, Oregon earns about $43,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heppner, Oregon expensive?

In Heppner, Oregon, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Heppner, Oregon?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Heppner, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heppner, Oregon?

About 10.9% of people in Heppner, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heppner, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Heppner, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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