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Siletz

Oregon · 1,212 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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Siletz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,400. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,212
+7%since 2000
from 1,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,924 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8451K1K2K2K1990201020202024Siletz
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,224
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,709
−7%since 2000
from $14,690 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+105%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(798)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69%(836)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5%(60)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other28.8%(349)
Diversity Score59.6%(722)
Diversity Score
60
+501%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siletz, Oregon?

Siletz, Oregon has about 1,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Siletz, Oregon?

The typical household in Siletz, Oregon earns about $33,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Siletz, Oregon expensive?

In Siletz, Oregon, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Siletz, Oregon?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Siletz, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Siletz, Oregon?

About 22.7% of people in Siletz, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Siletz, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Siletz, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 286 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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