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Powers

Oregon · 710 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 $34,286. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,100. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
710
−3%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,216 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+14%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5707008319611K1990201020202024Powers
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,286
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,342
+38%since 2000
from $12,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(28)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other16.2%(115)
Diversity Score42.8%(304)
Diversity Score
43
+427%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers, Oregon?

Powers, Oregon has about 710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powers, Oregon?

The typical household in Powers, Oregon earns about $34,286 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Powers, Oregon?

About 7.1% 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 27.5% 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 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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