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Sisters

Oregon · 2,934 residents (2025 est.) · 1.933 sq mi
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Sisters is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,524. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,063 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $631,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 163%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,022
+215%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,563 / sq mi
+215%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+28%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4201K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sisters
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,524
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,763
+184%since 2000
from $17,847 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+2%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,100
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,350
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+78%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(893)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(44)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(323)
Diversity Score34.3%(1,036)
Diversity Score
34
+182%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sisters, Oregon?

Sisters, Oregon has about 3,022 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sisters, Oregon?

The typical household in Sisters, Oregon earns about $94,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sisters, Oregon expensive?

In Sisters, Oregon, the median home is worth about $631,100, and the typical rent is about $1,350 a month.

How educated are people in Sisters, Oregon?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sisters, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sisters, Oregon?

About 7.7% of people in Sisters, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sisters, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sisters, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,362 residents, a change of about 358 percent over that period.

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