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Rainier

Oregon · 1,911 residents · 4.081 sq mi
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Rainier has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $219,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
1,911
+13%since 2000
from 1,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+28%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rainier
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,297
+47%since 2000
from $18,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$219,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,638)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(84)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other11.4%(218)
Diversity Score36.1%(689)
Diversity Score
36
+333%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainier, Oregon?

Rainier, Oregon has about 1,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainier, Oregon?

The typical household in Rainier, Oregon earns about $51,750 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 $219,700, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Rainier, Oregon?

About 25.9% 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 17.9% 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 251 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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