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Rowena

Oregon · 181 residents · 1.807 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 57.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
+22%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
100 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+64%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
761371992603222000201020202024Rowena
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,650
+92%since 2000
from $15,457 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.5%
+43.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.624
+58%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services16.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$989
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
84.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(28)
Diversity Score32.7%(59)
Diversity Score
33
+1835%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
Female
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−63.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowena, Oregon?

Rowena, Oregon has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rowena, Oregon expensive?

In Rowena, Oregon, the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Rowena, Oregon?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rowena, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowena, Oregon?

About 57.5% of people in Rowena, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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