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O'Brien

Oregon · 379 residents · 5.22 sq mi
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O'Brien is a city of 379 people in Oregon. At a median age of 66.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Oregon median by roughly 65%. Households take in $29,252 at the median, 64% less than the US figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

379
−28%since 2023
from 528 in 2023
2010 – 2024
73 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 101 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
66.7
−5%since 2023
from 70.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.22 sq mi
Population, 20102024
60217374531688201020202024O'Brien
2024379
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428%(106)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7466.8%(253)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.3%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,252
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $29,141 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,191
+16%since 2023
from $20,906 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.318
+16%since 2023
from 0.275 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Information50%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$168,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $145,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.80 people
−6%since 2023
from 1.92 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
65.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
5.8
+15%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(36)
21
+106%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American63.9%(242)
French6.1%(23)
Italian6.1%(23)
German5.3%(20)
Irish5.3%(20)
Section 05

Education

8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
9.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.4%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
45.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
71.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
92.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married76.2%(157)
Widowed15%(31)
Divorced8.7%(18)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married89.6%(155)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.4%(18)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
40.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
84.4%
US average: 18.4%
23.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
7.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
95.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 47 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in O'Brien, Oregon?

O'Brien, Oregon has about 379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in O'Brien, Oregon?

The typical household in O'Brien, Oregon earns about $29,252 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is O'Brien, Oregon expensive?

In O'Brien, Oregon, the median home is worth about $168,400.

How educated are people in O'Brien, Oregon?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in O'Brien, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in O'Brien, Oregon?

About 13.2% of people in O'Brien, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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