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Nehalem

Oregon · 272 residents (2025 est.) · 0.268 sq mi
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Nehalem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,071. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $456,700. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+16%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+31%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:272 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1632503374235101990201020202024Nehalem
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,071
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,237
+161%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+10%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,700
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.3%
−94.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+72%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(11)
Asian5.1%(12)
Other9.8%(23)
Diversity Score42.3%(100)
Diversity Score
42
+1041%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+106%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2012
from 28.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nehalem, Oregon?

Nehalem, Oregon has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nehalem, Oregon?

The typical household in Nehalem, Oregon earns about $76,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nehalem, Oregon expensive?

In Nehalem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $456,700, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in Nehalem, Oregon?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nehalem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nehalem, Oregon?

About 8.9% of people in Nehalem, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nehalem, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Nehalem, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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