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North Plains

Oregon · 3,414 residents (2025 est.) · 1.09 sq mi
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North Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,639. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,828 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $587,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,433
+114%since 2000
from 1,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,150 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,414 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7451K2K3K4K1990201020202024North Plains
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,639
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,423
+163%since 2000
from $18,794 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−5%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$587,500
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,557
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+69%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,407)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(114)
Asian1.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(348)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(2,349)
Black6.2%(214)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(271)
Asian14.7%(504)
Other2.8%(95)
Diversity Score62.4%(2,143)
Diversity Score
62
+188%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+32.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Plains, Oregon?

North Plains, Oregon has about 3,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Plains, Oregon?

The typical household in North Plains, Oregon earns about $117,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Plains, Oregon expensive?

In North Plains, Oregon, the median home is worth about $587,500, and the typical rent is about $1,557 a month.

How educated are people in North Plains, Oregon?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Plains, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Plains, Oregon?

About 2.9% of people in North Plains, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Plains, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, North Plains, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,443 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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