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Shady Cove

Oregon · 3,081 residents · 1.946 sq mi
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Shady Cove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,730. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $184,400. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,081
+34%since 2000
from 2,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.6
+23%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Shady Cove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,730
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,872
+53%since 2000
from $17,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+17%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,141)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(67)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(209)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,657)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(173)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other1.9%(58)
Diversity Score20.8%(640)
Diversity Score
21
+130%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Cove, Oregon?

Shady Cove, Oregon has about 3,081 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shady Cove, Oregon earns about $44,730 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 $184,400, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Cove, Oregon?

About 6.9% 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 10.8% 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 1,730 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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

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