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Mehama

Oregon · 425 residents · 0.458 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $366,700. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
425
+50%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
928 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1042213394565732000201020202024Mehama
2024425
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,185
+151%since 2000
from $17,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+79%since 2010
from 0.227 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(250)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.5%(83)
Diversity Score43.4%(185)
Diversity Score
43
+550%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mehama, Oregon?

Mehama, Oregon has about 425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Mehama, Oregon expensive?

In Mehama, Oregon, the median home is worth about $366,700.

How educated are people in Mehama, Oregon?

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

What is the poverty rate in Mehama, Oregon?

About 23.8% of people in Mehama, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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