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Riddle

Oregon · 1,214 residents · 0.635 sq mi
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Riddle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,179. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,000. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
+20%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,912 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+19%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8219601K1K1K1990201020202024Riddle
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,179
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,266
+48%since 2000
from $13,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−19%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(946)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,048)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(67)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other4.6%(56)
Diversity Score25.6%(311)
Diversity Score
26
+382%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riddle, Oregon?

Riddle, Oregon has about 1,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riddle, Oregon?

The typical household in Riddle, Oregon earns about $50,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riddle, Oregon expensive?

In Riddle, Oregon, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Riddle, Oregon?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Riddle, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riddle, Oregon?

About 25.0% of people in Riddle, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riddle, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Riddle, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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