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Rufus

Oregon · 249 residents · 1.184 sq mi
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Rufus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,542. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−7%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+3%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631942252562871990201020202024Rufus
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,542
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,505
−20%since 2000
from $16,801 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
58.4%
+44.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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
$116,300
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+125%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score33.9%(84)
Diversity Score
34
+96%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 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
10.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
6.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.3%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rufus, Oregon?

Rufus, Oregon has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rufus, Oregon?

The typical household in Rufus, Oregon earns about $23,542 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 $116,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Rufus, Oregon?

About 4.0% 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 58.4% 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 28 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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