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Tangent

Oregon · 1,231 residents · 3.784 sq mi
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Tangent has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,926. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $266,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,231
+32%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4747309871K1K1990201020202024Tangent
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,926
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,135
+60%since 2000
from $17,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,200
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+108%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(991)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(142)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other3.7%(46)
Diversity Score36.2%(445)
Diversity Score
36
+421%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tangent, Oregon?

Tangent, Oregon has about 1,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tangent, Oregon?

The typical household in Tangent, Oregon earns about $69,926 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 $266,200, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Tangent, Oregon?

About 23.4% 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 15.1% 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 672 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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

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