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Tygh Valley

Oregon · 236 residents · 3.731 sq mi
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Tygh Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 47.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
+5%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+8%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
19831472112752000201020202024Tygh Valley
2024118
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,569
+44%since 2000
from $14,255 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
31.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(9)
Diversity Score
4
−34%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.7%
−50.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tygh Valley, Oregon?

Tygh Valley, Oregon has about 236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tygh Valley, Oregon?

The typical household in Tygh Valley, Oregon earns about $28,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tygh Valley, Oregon?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tygh Valley, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tygh Valley, Oregon?

About 47.2% of people in Tygh Valley, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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