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Rowena

Oregon · 192 residents · 1.807 sq mi
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Population has grown 30% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,700. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
+30%since 2000
from 148 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
106 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+48%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
761371992603222000201020202024Rowena
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,313
+6%since 2000
from $15,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
48.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(135)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(30)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(77)
Diversity Score
40
+2284%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−45%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.3%
+36.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
Female
26.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowena, Oregon?

Rowena, Oregon has about 192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Rowena, Oregon expensive?

In Rowena, Oregon, the median home is worth about $353,700.

How educated are people in Rowena, Oregon?

About 18.0% 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 17.7% of people in Rowena, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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