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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oregon County

Missouri · 10,344 residents · 789.844 sq mi
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Oregon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,359. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $53,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,344
+9%since 1990
from 9,470 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+1%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Oregon County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,359
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,812
+68%since 1990
from $7,622 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.4
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(9,389)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(43)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score3.2%(306)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(9,696)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(113)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score3.4%(356)
3
+7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon County, Missouri?

Oregon County, Missouri has about 10,344 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oregon County, Missouri?

The typical household in Oregon County, Missouri earns about $22,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oregon County, Missouri expensive?

In Oregon County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon County, Missouri?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oregon County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oregon County, Missouri?

About 22.0% of people in Oregon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oregon County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Oregon County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 874 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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