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Mehama

Oregon · 317 residents · 0.458 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
+12%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
692 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+18%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1042213394565732000201020202024Mehama
2024425
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,916
+93%since 2000
from $17,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
16.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(19)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other4.5%(14)
Diversity Score27%(86)
Diversity Score
27
+304%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mehama, Oregon?

Mehama, Oregon has about 317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mehama, Oregon expensive?

In Mehama, Oregon, the median home is worth about $222,800.

How educated are people in Mehama, Oregon?

About 0.9% 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 21.2% of people in Mehama, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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