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Tangent

Oregon · 1,245 residents (2025 est.) · 3.784 sq mi
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Tangent is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,000. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $377,300. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 155%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,290
+38%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
341 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,245 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4747309871K1K1990201020202024Tangent
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,231 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,058
+124%since 2000
from $17,012 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+51.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+14%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,300
+155%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,048
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+108%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,085)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(155)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other3.1%(40)
Diversity Score34.6%(447)
Diversity Score
35
+399%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tangent, Oregon?

Tangent, Oregon has about 1,290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tangent, Oregon?

The typical household in Tangent, Oregon earns about $99,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tangent, Oregon expensive?

In Tangent, Oregon, the median home is worth about $377,300, and the typical rent is about $2,048 a month.

How educated are people in Tangent, Oregon?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tangent, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tangent, Oregon?

About 20.4% of people in Tangent, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tangent, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Tangent, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 731 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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