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Sisters

Oregon · 2,934 residents (2025 est.) · 1.93 sq mi
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Sisters is home to 3,022 people in Oregon. The population has roughly tripled since 2000, adding 2,063 people. The median age is 49.6, about 11 years above the US median. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. The typical home is worth $631,100, having more than tripled since 2000. 76% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

3,022
+215%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
2,934 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,563 / sq mi
+66%since 2009
from 943 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
49.6
+28%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.93 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4201K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Sisters
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(142)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(186)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(134)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(175)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.7%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(196)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(368)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(414)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647%(211)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7431.1%(941)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(172)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(63)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$94,524
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$631,100
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,350
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,442
73.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
26.7% rent
11.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.14 people
−22%since 2009
from 2.73 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
56.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
6.7
−6%since 2009
from 7.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(893)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(44)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(323)
34
+51%since 2009
from 23 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
Mexican4.5%(135)
Uruguayan0.5%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(10)
Ancestry
German24.8%(750)
Irish17.6%(531)
English13.1%(395)
Italian6.5%(196)
American6.1%(184)
Norwegian4.8%(144)
Swiss4.1%(124)
Scottish3.5%(105)
Scotch-Irish3.4%(102)
Swedish3%(92)
French2.6%(80)
Polish2.1%(62)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.6%(47)
Danish1.4%(41)
Greek1.1%(33)
Canadian0.7%(21)
Brazilian0.6%(18)
Russian0.6%(17)
British0.5%(14)
Romanian0.4%(11)
Welsh0.3%(10)
Austrian0.3%(9)
Czech0.3%(8)
Finnish0.3%(8)
Section 05

Education

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%
15.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
64.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
52.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2013
from 18.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
76.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.3%(114)
Married78.3%(959)
Widowed3.3%(41)
Divorced9.1%(111)
Women 15+
Never married14.5%(193)
Married60.6%(809)
Widowed9.1%(122)
Divorced15.8%(211)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2013
from 18.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
50.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
31.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
38.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
73.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.6%(32)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.4%(44)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era55.5%(86)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 155 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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