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Southeast Mill Creek

Oregon · Salem · 10,073 residents · 11.394 sq mi
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Southeast Mill Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $187,535. Households here earn about 29% less than the Salem median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southeast Mill Creek; 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 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,073
Population density
884 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,518
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,956
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,535
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,474
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(6,927)
Black1.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(2,083)
Asian0.9%(88)
Other8.6%(863)
Diversity Score59.6%(6,003)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(6,927)
Black1.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(2,083)
Asian0.9%(88)
Other8.6%(863)
Diversity Score59.6%(6,003)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
Female
43.0%
Foreign born
9.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon?

Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon has about 10,073 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon?

The typical household in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon earns about $53,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon expensive?

In Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $187,535, and the typical rent is about $1,474 a month.

How educated are people in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, Oregon?

About 14.2% of people in Southeast Mill Creek, 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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