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Oregon · 702 residents (2025 est.) · 0.584 sq mi
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Powers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,900. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
−16%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+17%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:702 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5707008319611K1990201020202024Powers
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,625
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,615 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,935
+107%since 2000
from $12,544 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+10%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$159,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.0%
+59.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.6%(163)
Diversity Score63.3%(388)
Diversity Score
63
+679%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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
13.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 35.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 45.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers, Oregon?

Powers, Oregon has about 613 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powers, Oregon?

The typical household in Powers, Oregon earns about $48,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powers, Oregon expensive?

In Powers, Oregon, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Powers, Oregon?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Powers, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powers, Oregon?

About 23.3% of people in Powers, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powers, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Powers, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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