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Sisters

Oregon · 3,064 residents · 1.933 sq mi
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Sisters is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,662. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,105 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $414,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,064
+219%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,585 / sq mi
+219%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+24%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4201K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sisters
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,662
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,359
+121%since 2000
from $17,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,000
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+46%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(2,639)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(194)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other3%(92)
Diversity Score24.5%(750)
Diversity Score
24
+101%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+134%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sisters, Oregon?

Sisters, Oregon has about 3,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sisters, Oregon?

The typical household in Sisters, Oregon earns about $75,662 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 $414,000, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Sisters, Oregon?

About 42.0% 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 12.0% 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 2,404 residents, a change of about 364 percent over that period.

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