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Mill City

Oregon · 1,971 residents · 0.902 sq mi
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Mill City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,173. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 9% 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 $206,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,971
+28%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,185 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mill City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,173
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,815
+43%since 2000
from $14,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+23%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,262)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(175)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(444)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,631)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(169)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other12.8%(253)
Diversity Score44.3%(873)
Diversity Score
44
+53%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mill City, Oregon?

Mill City, Oregon has about 1,971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mill City, Oregon?

The typical household in Mill City, Oregon earns about $53,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mill City, Oregon expensive?

In Mill City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Mill City, Oregon?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mill City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mill City, Oregon?

About 12.2% of people in Mill City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mill City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Mill City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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