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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Milton-Freewater

Oregon · 6,470 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 $28,365. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,470
+17%since 1990
from 5,533 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,189 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 2,727 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
−4%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Milton-Freewater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,365
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,759 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,101
+43%since 1990
from $9,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$462
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
62.2%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
37.8% rent
2.7
+18%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

14.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Milton-Freewater, Oregon earns about $28,365 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

About 14.5% 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 15.2% of people in Milton-Freewater, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton-Freewater, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton-Freewater, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 937 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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