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Wasco

Oregon · 417 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 $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $157,700. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
417
+9%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+13%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3544054575095601990201020202024Wasco
2024455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,072
+107%since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services9.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(32)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other6.6%(28)
Diversity Score34%(142)
Diversity Score
34
+298%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wasco, Oregon?

Wasco, Oregon has about 417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wasco, Oregon?

The typical household in Wasco, Oregon earns about $48,125 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Wasco, Oregon?

About 13.9% 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 12.8% 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 27 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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