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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Slope

Oregon · 6,442 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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West Slope is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,984. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 1,517 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $238,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,442
−19%since 1990
from 7,959 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,986 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 4,925 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+5%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024West Slope
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,984
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,514
+57%since 1990
from $20,710 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $464 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
43.3% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+60%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(7,559)
Black1.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(112)
Asian3.6%(290)
Diversity Score15.2%(1,206)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(5,577)
Black1.4%(90)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(307)
Asian4.3%(274)
Diversity Score24.8%(1,600)
Diversity Score
25
+64%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−41%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Slope, Oregon?

West Slope, Oregon has about 6,442 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Slope, Oregon earns about $50,984 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 $238,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in West Slope, Oregon?

About 48.3% 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 8.1% 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 1,517 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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