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CITY · 2010 ACS

Madras

Oregon · 6,046 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 $38,470. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,800. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,046
+19%since 2000
from 5,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.2
+9%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K8K1990201020202024Madras
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 510%(602)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98%(481)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.1%(487)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.8%(469)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.3%(443)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.9%(841)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.2%(797)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.2%(739)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649.4%(566)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.9%(298)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.4%(203)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(120)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,470
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,103 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,085
+55%since 2000
from $12,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
−6%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Madras on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(2,825)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(1,815)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(3,109)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(2,330)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other11%(662)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.5%(1,780)
Peruvian3.4%(204)
Salvadoran2.6%(158)
Puerto Rican1.6%(97)
Ancestry
German15.1%(912)
Irish10%(603)
English6.2%(376)
American5.7%(343)
Scottish2.5%(149)
Italian2.5%(148)
French2.1%(124)
Portuguese1.6%(97)
Norwegian1.2%(74)
Polish1%(58)
Dutch0.7%(45)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.6%(36)
Danish0.5%(30)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(30)
Greek0.3%(16)
Austrian0.2%(15)
Swedish0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(942)
Married44.5%(1,215)
Widowed6.9%(188)
Divorced14.2%(388)
Women 15+
Never married33%(974)
Married44.9%(1,325)
Widowed8.5%(252)
Divorced13.6%(403)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madras, Oregon?

Madras, Oregon has about 6,046 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madras, Oregon?

The typical household in Madras, Oregon earns about $38,470 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 $148,800, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Madras, Oregon?

About 16.8% 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 16.7% 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 2,603 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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