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Scio

Oregon · 838 residents · 0.441 sq mi
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Scio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,958. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $144,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
838
+21%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,900 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−2%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5566978399811K1990201020202024Scio
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,958
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,796
+41%since 2000
from $16,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(761)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(26)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.6%(13)
Diversity Score14.1%(118)
Diversity Score
14
+134%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scio, Oregon?

Scio, Oregon has about 838 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scio, Oregon?

The typical household in Scio, Oregon earns about $38,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scio, Oregon expensive?

In Scio, Oregon, the median home is worth about $144,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Scio, Oregon?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scio, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scio, Oregon?

About 12.8% of people in Scio, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scio, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Scio, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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