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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powers

Oregon · 734 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 $21,615. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

734
+6%since 1990
from 694 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,257 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+12%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5707008319611K1990201020202024Powers
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,615
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,146 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,544
+55%since 1990
from $8,111 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
32.3% rent
2.4
+39%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(652)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0.6%(4)
Diversity Score18.3%(127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score8.1%(60)
8
−56%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
+79%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 734 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powers, Oregon?

The typical household in Powers, Oregon earns about $21,615 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Powers, Oregon?

About 8.6% 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 23.5% of people in Powers, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powers, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Powers, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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