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Marlene

Oregon · 5,439 residents · 0.914 sq mi
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Marlene is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $539,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,439
+1%since 2023
from 5,391 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,951 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 5,898 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K20202024Marlene
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,417
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,335 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,174
+10%since 2023
from $50,159 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−4%since 2023
from 0.358 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$539,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $499,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,853
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,758 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−18%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(3,228)
Black3.5%(190)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,235)
Asian11.2%(605)
Other2.5%(133)
Diversity Score71.8%(3,872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(3,255)
Black3.3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,019)
Asian13.3%(725)
Other4.8%(261)
Diversity Score73.2%(3,981)
Diversity Score
73
+2%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
45.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
19.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlene, Oregon?

Marlene, Oregon has about 5,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlene, Oregon?

The typical household in Marlene, Oregon earns about $115,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlene, Oregon expensive?

In Marlene, Oregon, the median home is worth about $539,800, and the typical rent is about $1,853 a month.

How educated are people in Marlene, Oregon?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marlene, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlene, Oregon?

About 7.5% of people in Marlene, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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