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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madras

Oregon · 5,078 residents · 8.161 sq mi
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Madras has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,103. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,500. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,078
+47%since 1990
from 3,443 in 1990
1990 – 2025
622 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.7
−4%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K6K7K8K1990201020202024Madras
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,103
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,575 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,937
+45%since 1990
from $8,939 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$448
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353 in 1990
US average: $602
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
48.8% rent
2.9
+27%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,792)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(740)
Asian1%(34)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(2,825)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(1,815)
Asian0.5%(27)
Diversity Score61%(3,099)
61
−3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madras, Oregon?

Madras, Oregon has about 5,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madras, Oregon?

The typical household in Madras, Oregon earns about $29,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madras, Oregon expensive?

In Madras, Oregon, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Madras, Oregon?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madras, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madras, Oregon?

About 19.6% of people in Madras, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madras, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Madras, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,635 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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