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Yachats

Oregon · 994 residents · 0.911 sq mi
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Yachats has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $377,900. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
994
+61%since 2000
from 617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,091 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.4
+17%since 2000
from 55.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4886267649021K1990201020202024Yachats
2024979
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,517
+76%since 2000
from $24,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+19%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(579)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(17)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(869)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(59)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3%(30)
Diversity Score23%(228)
Diversity Score
23
+148%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−32%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yachats, Oregon?

Yachats, Oregon has about 994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yachats, Oregon?

The typical household in Yachats, Oregon earns about $51,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yachats, Oregon expensive?

In Yachats, Oregon, the median home is worth about $377,900, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Yachats, Oregon?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yachats, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yachats, Oregon?

About 9.4% of people in Yachats, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yachats, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Yachats, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 444 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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