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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stayton

Oregon · 6,816 residents · 3.123 sq mi
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Stayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,004. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,816
+36%since 1990
from 5,011 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,183 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 1,605 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+2%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Stayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,004
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,740
+39%since 1990
from $11,353 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
41.5% rent
3.6
+50%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,839)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(259)
Asian0.4%(22)
Diversity Score19.2%(963)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(5,910)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(626)
Asian0.5%(32)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,563)
23
+19%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stayton, Oregon?

Stayton, Oregon has about 6,816 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stayton, Oregon?

The typical household in Stayton, Oregon earns about $34,004 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 $122,600, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Stayton, Oregon?

About 15.8% 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 14.2% 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 1,805 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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