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Milton-Freewater

Oregon · 7,151 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 $39,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,151
+11%since 2000
from 6,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,524 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+7%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Milton-Freewater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,028
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,664
+42%since 2000
from $13,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(3,476)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(3,271)
Asian0.7%(49)
Other3.6%(257)
Diversity Score68.1%(4,873)
Diversity Score
68
+22%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

Milton-Freewater, Oregon has about 7,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Milton-Freewater, Oregon earns about $39,028 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 $131,800, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Milton-Freewater, Oregon?

About 11.9% 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 17.1% 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 1,618 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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