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Metzger

Oregon · 4,272 residents · 0.76 sq mi
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Metzger is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,616. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $403,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,272
+27%since 2000
from 3,354 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,621 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 4,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Metzger
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,616
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,433
+47%since 2000
from $24,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$403,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+29%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,777)
Black1.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(285)
Asian2.7%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(976)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(3,053)
Black2.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(588)
Asian4.1%(176)
Other6.4%(273)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,359)
Diversity Score
55
+90%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metzger, Oregon?

Metzger, Oregon has about 4,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metzger, Oregon?

The typical household in Metzger, Oregon earns about $76,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metzger, Oregon expensive?

In Metzger, Oregon, the median home is worth about $403,500, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Metzger, Oregon?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Metzger, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metzger, Oregon?

About 10.5% of people in Metzger, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metzger, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Metzger, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,123 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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