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West Haven-Sylvan

Oregon · 9,299 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 $99,964. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $563,400. Households here earn about 52% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,299
+30%since 2000
from 7,147 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,146 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 3,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7K7K8K9K10K2000201020202024West Haven-Sylvan
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,964
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,986
+46%since 2000
from $39,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$563,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,557
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+31%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score22.1%(1,583)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(7,002)
Black1.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(645)
Asian8.3%(773)
Other5.9%(546)
Diversity Score48.9%(4,547)
Diversity Score
49
+121%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon has about 9,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon earns about $99,964 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 $563,400, and the typical rent is about $1,557 a month.

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

About 70.1% 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 6.6% of people in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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