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Rufus

Oregon · 268 residents · 1.184 sq mi
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Rufus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $139,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
Unchangedsince 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
226 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−1%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1631942252562871990201020202024Rufus
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,701
+77%since 2000
from $16,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$139,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(45)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other4.7%(13)
Diversity Score47.4%(127)
Diversity Score
47
+174%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.2%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
36.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rufus, Oregon?

Rufus, Oregon has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rufus, Oregon?

The typical household in Rufus, Oregon earns about $51,875 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 $139,600, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Rufus, Oregon?

About 10.1% 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 17.5% 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 9 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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