CensusEasy
CITY

Shady Cove

Oregon · 3,039 residents (2025 est.) · 1.946 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Medford metro area
Compare
The short version

Shady Cove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,000. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $367,900. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,076
+33%since 2000
from 2,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+25%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,039 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Shady Cove
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(164)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(96)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(182)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.5%(77)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(369)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.1%(280)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(252)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.4%(566)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.3%(501)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415.6%(480)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(52)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,843
+76%since 2000
from $17,564 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−8%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
−4%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shady Cove on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,141)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(67)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,277)
Black2.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(283)
Asian1.1%(35)
Other13.2%(407)
Diversity Score
53
+236%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(135)
Spaniard0.5%(16)
Asian origin
Japanese1.1%(35)
Ancestry
German23.4%(721)
Irish17.3%(533)
French9%(278)
English8.6%(264)
Italian4.3%(132)
Welsh2.5%(78)
Swedish2.4%(74)
Austrian2.4%(73)
Czech2%(63)
Norwegian2%(62)
West Indian1.5%(45)
Jamaican1.5%(45)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1%(31)
Danish0.8%(26)
Canadian0.8%(25)
British0.7%(22)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.7%(227)
Married68.6%(751)
Widowed5.9%(65)
Divorced4.7%(51)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(342)
Married58.7%(904)
Widowed7.9%(121)
Divorced11.2%(173)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Shady Cove

Hill 'n Dale
Pop 3,083
De Leon Springs
Pop 2,687
Lake Hamilton
Pop 3,007
Chattahoochee
Pop 3,011
Places similar to Shady Cove
Head to head

Compare Shady Cove to nearby cities

SHADY COVE VS
Eagle Point
Income$84,126+48%
Home value$408,700+11%
Population9,861+224%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHADY COVE VS
White City
Income$71,175+25%
Home value$302,400−18%
Population10,750+254%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHADY COVE VS
Central Point
Income$86,058+51%
Home value$389,100+6%
Population19,139+530%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHADY COVE VS
Medford
Income$73,230+28%
Home value$417,100+13%
Population86,494+2746%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Cove, Oregon?

Shady Cove, Oregon has about 3,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Cove, Oregon?

The typical household in Shady Cove, Oregon earns about $57,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Cove, Oregon expensive?

In Shady Cove, Oregon, the median home is worth about $367,900, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Cove, Oregon?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Cove, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Cove, Oregon?

About 12.5% of people in Shady Cove, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Cove, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Cove, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,725 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Oregon
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Shady Cove with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →