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Lookingglass

Oregon · 916 residents · 11.58 sq mi
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Lookingglass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,359. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $251,600. With a median age of 51.3, 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 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
−7%since 2019
from 985 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 85 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 51.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7108661K1K1K201020202024Lookingglass
2024963
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,359
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,692 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,166
+18%since 2019
from $22,948 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $289,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
11.3% rent
Afford Score
5.8
−26%since 2019
from 7.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(810)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.8%(175)
Diversity Score36.5%(360)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(795)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(35)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other10.9%(100)
Diversity Score33.8%(309)
Diversity Score
34
−8%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 98.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+11%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
Female
56.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lookingglass, Oregon?

Lookingglass, Oregon has about 916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lookingglass, Oregon?

The typical household in Lookingglass, Oregon earns about $43,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lookingglass, Oregon expensive?

In Lookingglass, Oregon, the median home is worth about $251,600.

How educated are people in Lookingglass, Oregon?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lookingglass, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lookingglass, Oregon?

About 9.7% of people in Lookingglass, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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