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Spray

Oregon · 142 residents (2025 est.) · 0.29 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $269,400. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−36%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.6
+33%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:142 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
751181622052491990201020202024Spray
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,213
+102%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−9%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,400
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian7.9%(7)
Other16.9%(15)
Diversity Score53.9%(48)
Diversity Score
54
+2899%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
1.9 min
−89%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spray, Oregon?

Spray, Oregon has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Spray, Oregon expensive?

In Spray, Oregon, the median home is worth about $269,400.

How educated are people in Spray, Oregon?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spray, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spray, Oregon?

About 21.1% of people in Spray, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spray, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Spray, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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