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Spray

Oregon · 139 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Spray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−1%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+8%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
751181622052491990201020202024Spray
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,214
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,275
+2%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score16.3%(23)
Diversity Score
16
+809%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spray, Oregon?

Spray, Oregon has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spray, Oregon?

The typical household in Spray, Oregon earns about $28,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spray, Oregon expensive?

In Spray, Oregon, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Spray, Oregon?

About 5.3% 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 11.9% of people in Spray, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spray, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Spray, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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