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Monmouth

Oregon · 9,534 residents · 2.239 sq mi
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Monmouth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,338. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value is $189,600. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,534
+23%since 2000
from 7,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,258 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 3,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.7
+3%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024Monmouth
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,338
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,256 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,597
+28%since 2000
from $14,474 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+27%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(6,426)
Black0.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(753)
Asian2%(158)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(2,284)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(7,390)
Black1.1%(101)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,280)
Asian3.2%(305)
Other5.5%(522)
Diversity Score48.2%(4,592)
Diversity Score
48
+63%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monmouth, Oregon?

Monmouth, Oregon has about 9,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monmouth, Oregon?

The typical household in Monmouth, Oregon earns about $36,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monmouth, Oregon expensive?

In Monmouth, Oregon, the median home is worth about $189,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Monmouth, Oregon?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monmouth, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monmouth, Oregon?

About 26.5% of people in Monmouth, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monmouth, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Monmouth, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,246 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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