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Pacific City

Oregon · 1,109 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Pacific City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,100. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $396,100, the poverty rate sits 43% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,109
+8%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
298 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+5%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7131K1K2K2K2000201020202024Pacific City
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,282
−2%since 2000
from $25,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(969)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(67)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score18.7%(207)
Diversity Score
19
+113%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+106%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific City, Oregon?

Pacific City, Oregon has about 1,109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pacific City, Oregon earns about $59,583 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 $396,100, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific City, Oregon?

About 25.0% 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 18.3% of people in Pacific City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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