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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nyssa

Oregon · 3,163 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Nyssa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,372. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,800. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,163
+13%since 1990
from 2,796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,041 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,804 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.8
−6%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nyssa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,372
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,373 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,317
+44%since 1990
from $7,182 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.3%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
33.3% rent
2.3
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(1,493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(1,367)
Asian1.7%(47)
Diversity Score84.1%(2,350)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,244)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino57.2%(1,809)
Asian1%(31)
Diversity Score62.1%(1,965)
62
−26%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nyssa, Oregon?

Nyssa, Oregon has about 3,163 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nyssa, Oregon?

The typical household in Nyssa, Oregon earns about $27,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nyssa, Oregon expensive?

In Nyssa, Oregon, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Nyssa, Oregon?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nyssa, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nyssa, Oregon?

About 23.3% of people in Nyssa, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nyssa, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Nyssa, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 367 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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