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Sumpter

Oregon · 204 residents · 2.182 sq mi
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Sumpter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,028. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value is $124,400. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
+19%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.1
+12%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201521842162481990201020202024Sumpter
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,028
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,657
+61%since 2000
from $16,518 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
62.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+14%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other4.9%(10)
Diversity Score15.4%(31)
Diversity Score
15
+921%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
31.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumpter, Oregon?

Sumpter, Oregon has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumpter, Oregon?

The typical household in Sumpter, Oregon earns about $34,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumpter, Oregon expensive?

In Sumpter, Oregon, the median home is worth about $124,400.

How educated are people in Sumpter, Oregon?

About 20.1% 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 20.1% 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 67 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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