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River Road

Oregon · 8,732 residents · 1.811 sq mi
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River Road has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,703. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value has more than tripled since 1990, reaching $247,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,732
−8%since 1990
from 9,443 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,822 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 5,214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+20%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K19902024River Road
20249K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,703
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,537 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,689
+115%since 1990
from $12,441 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,300
+115%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,200 in 1990
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
33.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+97%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(9,108)
Black0.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(266)
Asian0.9%(87)
Other1.8%(172)
Diversity Score14.8%(1,402)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(6,925)
Black0.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(900)
Asian1.2%(107)
Other4.2%(366)
Diversity Score37.7%(3,294)
Diversity Score
38
+154%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+5%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Road, Oregon?

River Road, Oregon has about 8,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Road, Oregon?

The typical household in River Road, Oregon earns about $61,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Road, Oregon expensive?

In River Road, Oregon, the median home is worth about $247,300, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in River Road, Oregon?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in River Road, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Road, Oregon?

About 12.7% of people in River Road, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Road, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, River Road, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 711 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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