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Ukiah

Oregon · 218 residents (2025 est.) · 0.222 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−31%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+21%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:218 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1141632122613101990201020202024Ukiah
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,811
+64%since 2000
from $13,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+47%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$875
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian2.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(148)
Black1.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(9)
Diversity Score36.1%(64)
Diversity Score
36
+242%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
66.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
31.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ukiah, Oregon?

Ukiah, Oregon has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ukiah, Oregon expensive?

In Ukiah, Oregon, the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Ukiah, Oregon?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ukiah, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ukiah, Oregon?

About 29.1% of people in Ukiah, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ukiah, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Ukiah, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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