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Monument

Oregon · 115 residents · 0.509 sq mi
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Monument has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,638. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 2474%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−24%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
226 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+40%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
631001371732101990201020202024Monument
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,638
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,737
+88%since 2000
from $15,814 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing54.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction54.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance29.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+2474%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
63.2
+2835%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(3)
Diversity Score29.2%(34)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
37.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
64.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monument, Oregon?

Monument, Oregon has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monument, Oregon?

The typical household in Monument, Oregon earns about $31,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monument, Oregon expensive?

In Monument, Oregon, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Monument, Oregon?

About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Monument, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monument, Oregon?

About 17.2% of people in Monument, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monument, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Monument, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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