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Phoenix

Oregon · 4,475 residents · 1.428 sq mi
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Phoenix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
4,475
+10%since 2000
from 4,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,134 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+12%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Phoenix
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,641
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,701 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,672
+41%since 2000
from $16,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+95%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,513)
Black0.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(361)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(979)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(3,331)
Black1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(713)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other12.3%(551)
Diversity Score57.7%(2,583)
Diversity Score
58
+139%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+112%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phoenix, Oregon?

Phoenix, Oregon has about 4,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phoenix, Oregon?

The typical household in Phoenix, Oregon earns about $35,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phoenix, Oregon expensive?

In Phoenix, Oregon, the median home is worth about $207,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Phoenix, Oregon?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Phoenix, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phoenix, Oregon?

About 9.5% of people in Phoenix, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phoenix, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Phoenix, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,395 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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