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Oregon County

Missouri · 8,635 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 $32,766. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,709 residents. 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 $98,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
8,635
−17%since 2000
from 10,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+16%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Oregon County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,766
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,775
+47%since 2000
from $12,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(9,696)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(113)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(356)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(7,990)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(117)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other3.6%(315)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,137)
Segregation Score16.4%(1,415)
Diversity Score
13
+283%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oregon County, Missouri?

Oregon County, Missouri has about 8,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oregon County, Missouri earns about $32,766 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Oregon County, Missouri?

About 14.9% 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 26.3% of people in Oregon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oregon County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Oregon County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 835 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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