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Powers

Oregon · 689 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 $29,946. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
689
−6%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,180 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+16%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5707008319611K1990201020202024Powers
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,946
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,532
+16%since 2000
from $12,544 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(30)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other11.5%(79)
Diversity Score35.6%(245)
Diversity Score
36
+338%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers, Oregon?

Powers, Oregon has about 689 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powers, Oregon?

The typical household in Powers, Oregon earns about $29,946 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 $116,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Powers, Oregon?

About 7.5% 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 12.4% 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 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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