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Sumpter

Oregon · 205 residents (2025 est.) · 2.182 sq mi
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Sumpter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,471. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 69.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 68% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
+15%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.9
+26%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:205 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1201521842162481990201020202024Sumpter
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,471
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,217
+65%since 2000
from $16,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
+24%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
61.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
33.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
60.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
33.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
62.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2012
from 38.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumpter, Oregon?

Sumpter, Oregon has about 197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumpter, Oregon?

The typical household in Sumpter, Oregon earns about $26,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sumpter, Oregon?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sumpter, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumpter, Oregon?

About 19.3% of people in Sumpter, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumpter, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumpter, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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