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Pacific City

Oregon · 1,303 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Pacific City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,207. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $466,000. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
+27%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+14%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7131K1K2K2K2000201020202024Pacific City
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,207
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,707
+54%since 2000
from $25,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−25%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Median home value
$466,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
55.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−8%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(958)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(31)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(158)
Diversity Score26.6%(347)
Diversity Score
27
+204%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−33%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+42.3 ptssince 2017
from 51.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific City, Oregon?

Pacific City, Oregon has about 1,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pacific City, Oregon?

The typical household in Pacific City, Oregon earns about $93,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacific City, Oregon expensive?

In Pacific City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $466,000, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific City, Oregon?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacific City, Oregon?

About 16.9% of people in Pacific City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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