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Mehama

Oregon · 292 residents · 0.458 sq mi
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Mehama is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
+3%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
638 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1042213394565732000201020202024Mehama
2024425
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$17,048
−3%since 2000
from $17,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.227
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance63.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services49.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
63.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(15)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(40)
Diversity Score
14
+104%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mehama, Oregon?

Mehama, Oregon has about 292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mehama, Oregon?

The typical household in Mehama, Oregon earns about $59,375 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 $260,600.

How educated are people in Mehama, Oregon?

About 11.0% 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 12.8% 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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