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Sweet Home

Oregon · 8,925 residents · 5.306 sq mi
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Sweet Home has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $132,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
8,925
+11%since 2000
from 8,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,682 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,182
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,030 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,125
+34%since 2000
from $13,548 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(7,392)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(248)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(765)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(8,083)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(418)
Asian0.8%(71)
Other1.7%(154)
Diversity Score17.9%(1,601)
Diversity Score
18
+88%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweet Home, Oregon?

Sweet Home, Oregon has about 8,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweet Home, Oregon?

The typical household in Sweet Home, Oregon earns about $37,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweet Home, Oregon expensive?

In Sweet Home, Oregon, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Sweet Home, Oregon?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sweet Home, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweet Home, Oregon?

About 20.0% of people in Sweet Home, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sweet Home, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sweet Home, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,075 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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