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Wood

Oregon · 4,706 residents (2025 est.) · 0.942 sq mi
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Wood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,413. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $311,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,696
+64%since 2000
from 2,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,985 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 3,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,706 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,413
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,384 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,900
+84%since 2000
from $17,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−3%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,535
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(2,233)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(435)
Asian1.7%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(1,095)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(2,184)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino44%(2,066)
Asian1.9%(90)
Other7.3%(342)
Diversity Score73.1%(3,431)
Diversity Score
73
+91%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+103%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 62.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 27.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood, Oregon?

Wood, Oregon has about 4,696 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wood, Oregon?

The typical household in Wood, Oregon earns about $85,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood, Oregon expensive?

In Wood, Oregon, the median home is worth about $311,500, and the typical rent is about $1,535 a month.

How educated are people in Wood, Oregon?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wood, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood, Oregon?

About 16.6% of people in Wood, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,882 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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