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Rogue River

Oregon · 2,407 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 $34,207. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,900. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
2,407
+30%since 2000
from 1,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,494 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+4%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rogue River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,207
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,796
+24%since 2000
from $16,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,040)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(178)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other4.5%(107)
Diversity Score31%(747)
Diversity Score
31
+127%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rogue River, Oregon?

Rogue River, Oregon has about 2,407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rogue River, Oregon earns about $34,207 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 $169,900, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Rogue River, Oregon?

About 9.9% 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 13.0% 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 648 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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