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Rufus

Oregon · 292 residents (2025 est.) · 1.184 sq mi
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Rufus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,306. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $182,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−21%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
−4%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:292 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1631942252562871990201020202024Rufus
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,263
+86%since 2000
from $16,801 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+22%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+112%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(18)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(25)
Diversity Score63.1%(134)
Diversity Score
63
+265%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 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
14.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
17.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 8.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rufus, Oregon?

Rufus, Oregon has about 212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rufus, Oregon?

The typical household in Rufus, Oregon earns about $39,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rufus, Oregon expensive?

In Rufus, Oregon, the median home is worth about $182,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Rufus, Oregon?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rufus, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rufus, Oregon?

About 24.5% of people in Rufus, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rufus, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Rufus, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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