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Wallowa

Oregon · 796 residents · 0.611 sq mi
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Wallowa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% 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 $173,900. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
796
−8%since 2000
from 869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,303 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+22%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5736817888951K1990201020202024Wallowa
2024633
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,896
+82%since 2000
from $14,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(820)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(694)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.6%(148)
Diversity Score41.9%(333)
Diversity Score
42
+423%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallowa, Oregon?

Wallowa, Oregon has about 796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wallowa, Oregon?

The typical household in Wallowa, Oregon earns about $42,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallowa, Oregon expensive?

In Wallowa, Oregon, the median home is worth about $173,900, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Wallowa, Oregon?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wallowa, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallowa, Oregon?

About 6.5% of people in Wallowa, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallowa, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallowa, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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