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Veneta

Oregon · 5,138 residents (2025 est.) · 2.57 sq mi
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Veneta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,890. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $385,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,200
+89%since 2000
from 2,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,023 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+25%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Veneta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,890
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,326 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,987
+97%since 2000
from $16,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+16%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
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
$385,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,590
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+77%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,506)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(115)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(4,035)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(552)
Asian3.3%(171)
Other8%(416)
Diversity Score47.4%(2,464)
Diversity Score
47
+278%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Veneta, Oregon?

Veneta, Oregon has about 5,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Veneta, Oregon?

The typical household in Veneta, Oregon earns about $66,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Veneta, Oregon expensive?

In Veneta, Oregon, the median home is worth about $385,200, and the typical rent is about $1,590 a month.

How educated are people in Veneta, Oregon?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Veneta, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Veneta, Oregon?

About 8.6% of people in Veneta, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Veneta, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Veneta, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,681 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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