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West Slope

Oregon · 6,582 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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West Slope is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% 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 $755,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,582
+2%since 2000
from 6,442 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,073 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024West Slope
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,984 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,058
+100%since 2000
from $32,514 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+2%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$755,300
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,716
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $680 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+54%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(5,577)
Black1.4%(90)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(307)
Asian4.3%(274)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(1,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(5,147)
Black2.6%(174)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(636)
Asian4.2%(275)
Other5.3%(350)
Diversity Score46.7%(3,076)
Diversity Score
47
+88%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Slope, Oregon?

West Slope, Oregon has about 6,582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Slope, Oregon?

The typical household in West Slope, Oregon earns about $104,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Slope, Oregon expensive?

In West Slope, Oregon, the median home is worth about $755,300, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

How educated are people in West Slope, Oregon?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Slope, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Slope, Oregon?

About 8.6% of people in West Slope, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Slope, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, West Slope, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,377 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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