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West Haven-Sylvan

Oregon · 7,674 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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West Haven-Sylvan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $782,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,674
+7%since 2000
from 7,147 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,421 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 3,088 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7K7K8K9K10K2000201020202024West Haven-Sylvan
20248K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(282)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(304)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(492)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(226)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.7%(670)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.6%(1,426)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.2%(1,089)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(763)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.5%(730)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(971)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(482)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(239)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,368
+111%since 2000
from $39,055 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+12%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$782,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,849
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+28%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(6,291)
Black1.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(203)
Asian5.3%(381)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(5,528)
Black1.1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(815)
Asian7.1%(547)
Other9.1%(702)
Diversity Score
57
+87%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.6%(582)
Dominican1.8%(141)
Spaniard0.5%(35)
Guatemalan0.4%(32)
Puerto Rican0.2%(18)
Venezuelan0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese1.8%(135)
Korean1.6%(122)
Asian Indian1.2%(90)
Japanese0.8%(65)
Bangladeshi0.4%(32)
Thai0.3%(24)
Vietnamese0.3%(24)
Filipino0.3%(22)
Taiwanese0.2%(16)
Ancestry
German16.9%(1,299)
English14.7%(1,125)
Irish12.7%(971)
Polish5.3%(407)
Italian4.4%(341)
Swedish3%(234)
American3%(228)
Slovene2.3%(175)
Norwegian2.3%(174)
Scottish1.8%(135)
Danish1.5%(114)
Dutch1.4%(105)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian1.2%(92)
Arab1.2%(91)
Finnish1.1%(87)
Belgian1.1%(84)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(84)
French1%(73)
Egyptian0.9%(71)
Hungarian0.7%(57)
Iranian0.7%(57)
Welsh0.6%(46)
British0.6%(43)
Portuguese0.5%(41)
Russian0.5%(39)
Czech0.5%(38)
Austrian0.2%(17)
Greek0.2%(15)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(10)
Iraqi0.1%(9)
Canadian0.1%(9)
Macedonian0.1%(8)
Serbian0.1%(8)
Swiss0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+98%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(1,143)
Married53.4%(1,710)
Widowed3.5%(113)
Divorced7.3%(234)
Women 15+
Never married25%(850)
Married56.3%(1,911)
Widowed7.7%(263)
Divorced11%(372)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon?

West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon has about 7,674 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon?

The typical household in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon earns about $110,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon expensive?

In West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon, the median home is worth about $782,400, and the typical rent is about $1,849 a month.

How educated are people in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon?

About 10.4% of people in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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