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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Powers

Oregon · 694 residents · 0.584 sq mi
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Powers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,146. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,200. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

694
−5%vs 2000
vs 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,188 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 44.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5707008319611K1990201020202024Powers
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,146
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,615 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,111
−35%vs 2000
vs $12,544 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.2%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,200
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
1.7
−28%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(652)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other5%(35)
Diversity Score18.3%(127)
18
+126%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−44%vs 2000
vs 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Powers, Oregon?

Powers, Oregon has about 694 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Powers, Oregon?

The typical household in Powers, Oregon earns about $16,146 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 $28,200, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Powers, Oregon?

About 9.6% 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 28.2% of people in Powers, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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