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Saunders Lake

Oregon · 1,338 residents · 2.847 sq mi
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Saunders Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,914. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Median home value is $339,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,338
−11%since 2023
from 1,495 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 525 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+1%since 2023
from 42.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9841K1K2K2K20202024Saunders Lake
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,914
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,350
−8%since 2023
from $41,765 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+5%since 2023
from 0.485 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $396,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,301
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,367 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+18%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(17)
Diversity Score5.9%(79)
Diversity Score
6
+488%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+10%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Female
42.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saunders Lake, Oregon?

Saunders Lake, Oregon has about 1,338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saunders Lake, Oregon?

The typical household in Saunders Lake, Oregon earns about $63,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saunders Lake, Oregon expensive?

In Saunders Lake, Oregon, the median home is worth about $339,700, and the typical rent is about $1,301 a month.

How educated are people in Saunders Lake, Oregon?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Saunders Lake, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saunders Lake, Oregon?

About 18.1% of people in Saunders Lake, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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