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Veneta

Oregon · 5,214 residents · 2.57 sq mi
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Veneta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,240. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,214
+89%since 2000
from 2,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,029 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Veneta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,240
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,326 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,174
+49%since 2000
from $16,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+38%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(4,239)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(449)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other3.8%(200)
Diversity Score33.3%(1,738)
Diversity Score
33
+166%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Veneta, Oregon?

Veneta, Oregon has about 5,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Veneta, Oregon?

The typical household in Veneta, Oregon earns about $49,240 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 $220,100, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Veneta, Oregon?

About 17.7% 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 8.2% 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 2,695 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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