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Sublimity

Oregon · 2,967 residents · 0.938 sq mi
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Sublimity is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,272. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,967
+38%since 2000
from 2,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,163 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 2,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+21%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sublimity
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,272
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,034 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,731
+113%since 2000
from $18,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+34%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,067)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(35)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,610)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5%(149)
Asian0.8%(25)
Other2.3%(68)
Diversity Score20.8%(616)
Diversity Score
21
+324%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sublimity, Oregon?

Sublimity, Oregon has about 2,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sublimity, Oregon?

The typical household in Sublimity, Oregon earns about $80,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sublimity, Oregon expensive?

In Sublimity, Oregon, the median home is worth about $339,500, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Sublimity, Oregon?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sublimity, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sublimity, Oregon?

About 4.3% of people in Sublimity, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sublimity, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sublimity, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,476 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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