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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mehama

Oregon · 283 residents · 0.458 sq mi
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Mehama has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $109,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

283
−2%vs 2009
vs 290 in 2009
2000 – 2024
618 / sq mi
−2%vs 2009
vs 633 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
40.2
+72%vs 2009
vs 23.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1042213394565732000201020202024Mehama
2024425
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,854
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $57,000 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2021
$17,617
+6%vs 2009
vs $16,664 in 2009
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−7.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,400
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $259,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$627
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $490 in 2009
US average: $602
72.7%
−17.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 90.5% in 2009
27.3% rent
2.8
−38%vs 2009
vs 4.6 in 2009
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(250)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian1.1%(3)
Diversity Score6.7%(19)
7
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 9.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
−15.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mehama, Oregon?

Mehama, Oregon has about 283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mehama, Oregon?

The typical household in Mehama, Oregon earns about $38,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mehama, Oregon expensive?

In Mehama, Oregon, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Mehama, Oregon?

About 4.8% 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 11.2% of people in Mehama, 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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