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Pacific City

Oregon · 1,035 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Pacific City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,200. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,035
+1%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.4
+4%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7131K1K2K2K2000201020202024Pacific City
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,388
−37%since 2000
from $25,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
68.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
70.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.4
+129%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(915)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6%(62)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1.8%(19)
Diversity Score21.3%(220)
Diversity Score
21
+143%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific City, Oregon?

Pacific City, Oregon has about 1,035 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pacific City, Oregon earns about $30,000 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 $372,200, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific City, Oregon?

About 28.7% 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 27.5% of people in Pacific City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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