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Rainier

Oregon · 1,895 residents · 4.081 sq mi
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Rainier has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $179,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,895
+12%since 2000
from 1,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+19%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rainier
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,724
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,949 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,535
+54%since 2000
from $18,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,546)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(48)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,740)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(75)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other6.6%(126)
Diversity Score24.4%(463)
Diversity Score
24
+193%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% 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
7.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainier, Oregon?

Rainier, Oregon has about 1,895 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainier, Oregon?

The typical household in Rainier, Oregon earns about $50,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainier, Oregon expensive?

In Rainier, Oregon, the median home is worth about $179,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Rainier, Oregon?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rainier, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainier, Oregon?

About 10.0% of people in Rainier, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainier, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainier, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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