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Svensen

Oregon · 853 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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Svensen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $270,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
853
+5%vs 2021
vs 812 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+5%vs 2021
vs 362 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
−15%vs 2021
vs 54.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
77380784187490820202024Svensen
2024784
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,471
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $65,875 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,131
−1%vs 2021
vs $29,313 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$270,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $287,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,493
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.6% in 2021
15.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−13%vs 2021
vs 4.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(745)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(48)
Diversity Score19.3%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(746)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(28)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other4.3%(37)
Diversity Score22.4%(191)
Diversity Score
22
+16%vs 2021
vs 19 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 27.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.4% in 2021
Female
48.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.6% in 2021
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Svensen, Oregon?

Svensen, Oregon has about 853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Svensen, Oregon?

The typical household in Svensen, Oregon earns about $71,471 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 $270,800, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.

How educated are people in Svensen, Oregon?

About 23.5% 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 13.7% of people in Svensen, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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