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Talent

Oregon · 6,296 residents (2025 est.) · 1.33 sq mi
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Talent has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $405,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,254
+12%since 2000
from 5,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,702 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 4,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+20%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,296 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Talent
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,543
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,260
+147%since 2000
from $16,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+3%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,300
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,579
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+107%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,685)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(693)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(1,662)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(4,855)
Black0.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(821)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other7.9%(492)
Diversity Score46.7%(2,922)
Diversity Score
47
+57%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talent, Oregon?

Talent, Oregon has about 6,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talent, Oregon?

The typical household in Talent, Oregon earns about $62,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talent, Oregon expensive?

In Talent, Oregon, the median home is worth about $405,300, and the typical rent is about $1,579 a month.

How educated are people in Talent, Oregon?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Talent, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talent, Oregon?

About 11.7% of people in Talent, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talent, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Talent, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,980 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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