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Northgate

Oregon · Salem · 11,990 residents · 2.692 sq mi
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The short version

Northgate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $357,097. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Salem median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Northgate; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,990
Population density
4,454 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,991
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,120
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,097
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,308
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(6,319)
Black1.2%(141)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(4,429)
Asian1%(123)
Other8.2%(978)
Diversity Score72.4%(8,676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(6,319)
Black1.2%(141)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(4,429)
Asian1%(123)
Other8.2%(978)
Diversity Score72.4%(8,676)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
17.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 11,187
Cherry Avenue
Pop 12,061
Five Points South
Pop 11,184
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Income$47,235−2%
Home value$1,123,488+215%
Population11,187−7%
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NORTHGATE VS
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Income$44,954−6%
Home value$172,011−52%
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Income$49,542+3%
Home value$327,851−8%
Population11,184−7%
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Income$47,835same
Home value$750,298+110%
Population9,472−21%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northgate, Salem, Oregon?

Northgate, Salem, Oregon has about 11,990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northgate, Salem, Oregon?

The typical household in Northgate, Salem, Oregon earns about $47,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northgate, Salem, Oregon expensive?

In Northgate, Salem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $357,097, and the typical rent is about $1,308 a month.

How educated are people in Northgate, Salem, Oregon?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northgate, Salem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northgate, Salem, Oregon?

About 27.8% of people in Northgate, 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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