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Rowena

Oregon · 187 residents · 1.807 sq mi
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Rowena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,256. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,900. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
+26%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+19%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
761371992603222000201020202024Rowena
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,256
−76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,080 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$16,922
+9%since 2000
from $15,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade60.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2020
Median gross rent
$486
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
77.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
15.0
+257%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(15)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(37)
Diversity Score
20
+1076%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
Female
32.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.3%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowena, Oregon?

Rowena, Oregon has about 187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rowena, Oregon?

The typical household in Rowena, Oregon earns about $12,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowena, Oregon expensive?

In Rowena, Oregon, the median home is worth about $183,900, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Rowena, Oregon?

About 0.0% 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 24.6% of people in Rowena, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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