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Willamina

Oregon · 2,239 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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Willamina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,050. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,239
+21%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,367 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+11%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Willamina
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,050
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,326 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,899
+49%since 2000
from $13,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+24%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,687)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(197)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other4.4%(98)
Diversity Score34.4%(769)
Diversity Score
34
+237%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+114%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willamina, Oregon?

Willamina, Oregon has about 2,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willamina, Oregon?

The typical household in Willamina, Oregon earns about $49,050 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 $191,000, and the typical rent is about $929 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 15.9% 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 539 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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