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Stayton

Oregon · 8,244 residents · 3.123 sq mi
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Stayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,631. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,244
+21%since 2000
from 6,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,640 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+17%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Stayton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,631
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,004 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,416
+81%since 2000
from $15,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+19%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(5,910)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(626)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(1,563)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(6,023)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,441)
Asian0.9%(73)
Other4.2%(344)
Diversity Score48.6%(4,004)
Diversity Score
49
+112%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stayton, Oregon?

Stayton, Oregon has about 8,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stayton, Oregon?

The typical household in Stayton, Oregon earns about $64,631 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 $278,000, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Stayton, Oregon?

About 12.9% 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 8.2% 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 3,233 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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