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Svensen

Oregon · 784 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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Svensen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $383,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−13%since 2023
from 897 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 400 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
−12%since 2023
from 54.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
77380784187490820202024Svensen
2024784
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,423 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,170
+23%since 2023
from $30,237 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−8%since 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $371,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,594 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−31%since 2023
from 6.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(695)
Black12.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(58)
Diversity Score47.3%(424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(566)
Black15.6%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(86)
Diversity Score55.3%(434)
Diversity Score
55
+17%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 26.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Female
45.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Svensen, Oregon?

Svensen, Oregon has about 784 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Svensen, Oregon?

The typical household in Svensen, Oregon earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Svensen, Oregon expensive?

In Svensen, Oregon, the median home is worth about $383,100, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Svensen, Oregon?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Svensen, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Svensen, Oregon?

About 23.8% of people in Svensen, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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