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Metolius

Oregon · 978 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Metolius has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,521. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 5% 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 $153,900. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
978
+54%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,046 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+14%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3416088751K1K1990201020202024Metolius
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,521
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,980
+50%since 2000
from $11,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(446)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(144)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(301)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(534)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(368)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other5.3%(52)
Diversity Score68.4%(669)
Diversity Score
68
+44%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+188%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−58.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metolius, Oregon?

Metolius, Oregon has about 978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metolius, Oregon?

The typical household in Metolius, Oregon earns about $50,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metolius, Oregon expensive?

In Metolius, Oregon, the median home is worth about $153,900, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Metolius, Oregon?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Metolius, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metolius, Oregon?

About 8.8% of people in Metolius, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metolius, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Metolius, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 548 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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