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Stayton

Oregon · 8,488 residents (2025 est.) · 3.12 sq mi
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With 8,292 people, Stayton is a city in Oregon. 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. There are 2,655 people per square mile. 5% of locals were born outside the United States. The population is up 22% since 2000. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $409,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

8,292
+22%since 2000
from 6,816 in 2000
8,488 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
2,655 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 2,319 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.3
+19%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.12 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K19902000201020202024Stayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(665)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(570)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(626)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(436)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(325)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.2%(1,175)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(1,244)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(874)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.5%(621)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(1,110)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(371)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(275)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,268
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,004 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$45,862
+191%since 2000
from $15,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.539
+8%since 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$409,700
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,172
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
68.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.58 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.60 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
32.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
52.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.2
−6%since 2009
from 5.6 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.
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(5,910)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(626)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(6,133)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,268)
Asian1%(83)
Other9.5%(791)
53
+24%since 2009
from 42 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
Mexican9.6%(793)
Spaniard3.9%(322)
Salvadoran1.3%(105)
Asian origin
Japanese0.3%(22)
Thai0.2%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese0.3%(29)
Ancestry
German17.7%(1,466)
Irish14.8%(1,224)
English13.6%(1,130)
Italian6.6%(550)
American3.6%(296)
Scottish3.4%(279)
Scotch-Irish3.4%(278)
Swiss3.4%(278)
French2.2%(186)
Dutch1.4%(120)
Russian1.2%(103)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.2%(97)
Polish1.1%(93)
Swedish0.6%(50)
Danish0.6%(46)
Czech0.3%(28)
Bulgarian0.3%(24)
Canadian0.2%(16)
Portuguese0.2%(13)
Section 05

Education

26.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
10.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
65.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
19.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
37.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
4.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2013
from 16.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
85.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
88.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
9.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 13.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(1,038)
Married60.2%(1,960)
Widowed4.5%(146)
Divorced3.5%(113)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(865)
Married55.6%(1,764)
Widowed5.3%(167)
Divorced11.9%(378)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2013
from 16.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
55.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% 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)18.4%(155)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)21.5%(181)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.2%(271)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War21.8%(183)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 841 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 Stayton, Oregon?

Stayton, Oregon has about 8,292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stayton, Oregon?

The typical household in Stayton, Oregon earns about $78,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stayton, Oregon expensive?

In Stayton, Oregon, the median home is worth about $409,700, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Stayton, Oregon?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stayton, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stayton, Oregon?

About 10.5% of people in Stayton, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stayton, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Stayton, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,281 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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