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Scappoose

Oregon · 8,010 residents · 3.436 sq mi
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Scappoose is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,010
+61%since 2000
from 4,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,331 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Scappoose
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,375
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,796 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,997
+73%since 2000
from $20,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+20%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,630)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(122)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(448)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(6,543)
Black0.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(605)
Asian1.7%(133)
Other3.6%(289)
Diversity Score32.1%(2,570)
Diversity Score
32
+257%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scappoose, Oregon?

Scappoose, Oregon has about 8,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scappoose, Oregon?

The typical household in Scappoose, Oregon earns about $79,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scappoose, Oregon expensive?

In Scappoose, Oregon, the median home is worth about $304,500, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Scappoose, Oregon?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scappoose, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scappoose, Oregon?

About 5.1% of people in Scappoose, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scappoose, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Scappoose, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,481 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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