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Faye Wright

Oregon · Salem · 9,178 residents · 1.591 sq mi
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The short version

Faye Wright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $373,064. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Faye Wright; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,178
Population density
5,769 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,685
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,944
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,064
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,429
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.3%
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(6,266)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,765)
Asian1.1%(105)
Other11%(1,013)
Diversity Score60.6%(5,559)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(6,266)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,765)
Asian1.1%(105)
Other11%(1,013)
Diversity Score60.6%(5,559)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
Female
57.4%
Foreign born
8.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon?

Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon has about 9,178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon?

The typical household in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon earns about $58,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon expensive?

In Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $373,064, and the typical rent is about $1,429 a month.

How educated are people in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon?

About 14.2% of people in Faye Wright, Salem, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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