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Curry County

Oregon · 23,446 residents · 1,628.383 sq mi
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Curry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,600. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,446
+11%since 2000
from 21,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+18%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024Curry County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,174
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,125
+77%since 2000
from $18,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+29%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(19,206)
Black0.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(761)
Asian0.7%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(2,359)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(19,428)
Black0.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,674)
Asian0.9%(214)
Other6.3%(1,473)
Diversity Score33.6%(7,869)
Segregation Score13.7%(3,209)
Diversity Score
34
+201%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curry County, Oregon?

Curry County, Oregon has about 23,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Curry County, Oregon earns about $53,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curry County, Oregon expensive?

In Curry County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $285,600, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Curry County, Oregon?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Curry County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curry County, Oregon?

About 12.9% of people in Curry County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curry County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Curry County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,119 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9901.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 97415ZIP 97444ZIP 97465ZIP 97450ZIP 97406ZIP 97476
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