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Wasco

Oregon · 410 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Wasco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
+8%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+11%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3544054575095601990201020202024Wasco
2024455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,667
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,614
+9%since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(391)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score8.1%(33)
Diversity Score
8
−6%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wasco, Oregon?

Wasco, Oregon has about 410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wasco, Oregon?

The typical household in Wasco, Oregon earns about $34,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wasco, Oregon expensive?

In Wasco, Oregon, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Wasco, Oregon?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wasco, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wasco, Oregon?

About 16.3% of people in Wasco, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wasco, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Wasco, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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