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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 $21,650. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,700. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
60.4
+9%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201521842162481990201020202024Sumpter
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,650
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,316
+29%since 2000
from $16,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance66.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical66.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
3
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score10.6%(22)
Diversity Score
11
+606%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
60.0%
+41.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
6.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−93.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumpter, Oregon?

Sumpter, Oregon has about 204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumpter, Oregon?

The typical household in Sumpter, Oregon earns about $21,650 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 $89,700.

How educated are people in Sumpter, Oregon?

About 5.7% 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 13.1% 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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