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Rogue River

Oregon · 2,131 residents · 0.965 sq mi
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Rogue River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,978. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
+15%since 2000
from 1,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,208 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
−1%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rogue River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,978
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,419 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,400
+22%since 2000
from $16,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+31%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,684)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(94)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(252)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,944)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(112)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other3.5%(74)
Diversity Score22.2%(472)
Diversity Score
22
+62%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rogue River, Oregon?

Rogue River, Oregon has about 2,131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rogue River, Oregon earns about $37,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rogue River, Oregon expensive?

In Rogue River, Oregon, the median home is worth about $202,500, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Rogue River, Oregon?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rogue River, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rogue River, Oregon?

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

Has Rogue River, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Rogue River, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 372 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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