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North Plains

Oregon · 3,441 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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North Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,836 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,200. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,441
+114%since 2000
from 1,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,157 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7451K2K3K4K1990201020202024North Plains
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,875
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,299
+120%since 2000
from $18,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(2,312)
Black1.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(431)
Asian9.9%(339)
Other5.7%(197)
Diversity Score61.2%(2,106)
Diversity Score
61
+182%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Plains, Oregon?

North Plains, Oregon has about 3,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Plains, Oregon earns about $95,875 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 $382,200, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in North Plains, Oregon?

About 39.9% 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 4.2% 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 2,451 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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