CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Roseburg

Oregon · 23,683 residents · 10.757 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Roseburg micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Roseburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,920. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,683
+18%since 2000
from 20,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,202 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K20K22K24K1990201020202024Roseburg
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,920
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,058
+53%since 2000
from $17,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+31%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Roseburg on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(19,464)
Black0.5%(127)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,789)
Asian1.5%(366)
Other7%(1,649)
Diversity Score37.1%(8,784)
Diversity Score
37
+198%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Roseburg

Oak Ridge
Pop 23,364
Jasmine Estates
Pop 23,571
Sweetwater
Pop 20,828
Brent
Pop 23,813
Places similar to Roseburg
Head to head

Compare Roseburg to nearby cities

ROSEBURG VS
Sutherlin
Income$51,250+7%
Home value$273,600+32%
Population8,635−64%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEBURG VS
Cottage Grove
Income$80,875+69%
Home value$346,600+68%
Population10,851−54%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEBURG VS
Coos Bay
Income$56,524+18%
Home value$306,900+48%
Population15,686−34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEBURG VS
North Bend
Income$81,320+70%
Home value$352,300+70%
Population9,966−58%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseburg, Oregon?

Roseburg, Oregon has about 23,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roseburg, Oregon?

The typical household in Roseburg, Oregon earns about $47,920 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 $206,900, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Roseburg, Oregon?

About 24.7% 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 12.4% 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 6,651 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Oregon
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Roseburg with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →