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Wood

Oregon · 4,387 residents · 0.942 sq mi
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Wood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,565. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 15% 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 $188,100. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,387
+53%since 2000
from 2,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,657 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 3,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+7%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,565
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,751
+22%since 2000
from $17,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(1,974)
Black1.8%(80)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(1,877)
Asian3.9%(170)
Other7%(305)
Diversity Score76.4%(3,352)
Diversity Score
76
+100%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
34.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood, Oregon?

Wood, Oregon has about 4,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wood, Oregon?

The typical household in Wood, Oregon earns about $57,565 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 $188,100, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Wood, Oregon?

About 15.1% 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 12.5% 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 1,573 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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