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Oregon · 23,693 residents (2025 est.) · 10.757 sq mi
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Roseburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,918. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $289,800. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,778
+19%since 2000
from 20,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,210 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,693 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,918
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,430
+78%since 2000
from $17,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+4%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+63%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(18,312)
Black0.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(746)
Asian1%(195)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(2,489)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(19,420)
Black0.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2,375)
Asian1%(236)
Other7.1%(1,698)
Diversity Score39.7%(9,445)
Diversity Score
40
+220%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseburg, Oregon?

Roseburg, Oregon has about 23,778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roseburg, Oregon?

The typical household in Roseburg, Oregon earns about $53,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roseburg, Oregon expensive?

In Roseburg, Oregon, the median home is worth about $289,800, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Roseburg, Oregon?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roseburg, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roseburg, Oregon?

About 22.4% of people in Roseburg, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roseburg, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Roseburg, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,746 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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