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Nehalem

Oregon · 270 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Nehalem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,875. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 18% 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 $251,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
270
+33%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+18%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1632503374235101990201020202024Nehalem
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,447
+59%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+15%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(10)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other7.7%(21)
Diversity Score30.4%(82)
Diversity Score
30
+718%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+97%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nehalem, Oregon?

Nehalem, Oregon has about 270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nehalem, Oregon?

The typical household in Nehalem, Oregon earns about $62,875 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 $251,900, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Nehalem, Oregon?

About 17.9% 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 12.3% of people in Nehalem, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nehalem, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Nehalem, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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