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Willamina

Oregon · 2,276 residents (2025 est.) · 0.946 sq mi
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Willamina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,906. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $317,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,193
+19%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,318 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+20%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,276 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Willamina
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,906
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,326 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,626
+107%since 2000
from $13,349 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−10%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+71%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,533)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(63)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(188)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(360)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other13.2%(289)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,282)
Diversity Score
58
+473%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willamina, Oregon?

Willamina, Oregon has about 2,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willamina, Oregon?

The typical household in Willamina, Oregon earns about $58,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willamina, Oregon expensive?

In Willamina, Oregon, the median home is worth about $317,600, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Willamina, Oregon?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Willamina, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willamina, Oregon?

About 6.8% of people in Willamina, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willamina, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Willamina, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 493 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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