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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Milton-Freewater

Oregon · 5,533 residents · 2.029 sq mi
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Milton-Freewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,759. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,533
−14%vs 2000
vs 6,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,727 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 3,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Milton-Freewater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,759
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,365 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,130
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,101 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.3%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $462 in 2000
US average: $450
54.8%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.2% in 2000
45.2% rent
2.3
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(4,257)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,055)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(3,620)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(4,497)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(1,130)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.4%(1,017)
Diversity Score61.6%(3,406)
62
+10%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

Milton-Freewater, Oregon has about 5,533 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

The typical household in Milton-Freewater, Oregon earns about $18,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton-Freewater, Oregon expensive?

In Milton-Freewater, Oregon, the median home is worth about $43,400, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Milton-Freewater, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

About 19.3% of people in Milton-Freewater, 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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