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North Plains

Oregon · 1,947 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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North Plains is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,023. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $242,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,947
+21%since 2000
from 1,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,786 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7451K2K3K4K1990201020202024North Plains
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,023
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,953
+38%since 2000
from $18,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,616)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11%(214)
Asian1.8%(36)
Other7.4%(144)
Diversity Score42.8%(833)
Diversity Score
43
+97%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Plains, Oregon?

North Plains, Oregon has about 1,947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Plains, Oregon earns about $61,023 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 $242,000, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in North Plains, Oregon?

About 17.0% 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 8.9% 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 957 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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