Population 291 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arch Cape
Household size in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.96 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Arch Cape are small: just 1.79 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 1.96 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 66.3 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Arch Cape skews older: half of its residents are older than 66.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Arch Cape: 4.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arch Cape
Renters in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.5% of households in Arch Cape rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.9% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +16.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 57.9% of the housing in Arch Cape, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Arch Cape are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $905 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$347 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arch Cape pays $1,022 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arch Cape
Bachelor's degrees in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Arch Cape than nationally: 41.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Arch Cape: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arch Cape
| Period | Arch Cape | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Arch Cape than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arch Cape compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Cape | 1.79 | 66.3 | 4.0% | 24.5% | 57.9% | 1982 | $1,022 | 41.3% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| Tolovana Park | 1.74 | 62.6 | 4.4% | 48.1% | 48.1% | 1984 | $1,121 | 33.7% | 87.7% | 0.7% |
| Manzanita | 1.83 | 64.0 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 59.8% | 1986 | $1,576 | 49.4% | 93.7% | 5.8% |
| Nehalem | 1.85 | 63.8 | 3.4% | 7.1% | 42.7% | 1992 | $1,305 | 31.9% | 92.4% | 9.6% |
| Cannon Beach | 1.88 | 62.0 | 4.5% | 30.9% | 60.8% | 1979 | $1,138 | 45.7% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Wheeler | 2.14 | 58.1 | 1.9% | 21.7% | 40.8% | 1975 | $1,063 | 39.4% | 93.2% | 5.2% |
| Brighton | 2.15 | 57.8 | 1.8% | 22.7% | 40.9% | 1974 | $1,035 | 39.8% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
| Seaside | 2.06 | 48.9 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 22.5% | 1972 | $1,187 | 28.4% | 93.0% | 6.6% |
| Rockaway Beach | 1.98 | 54.9 | 2.1% | 25.4% | 57.7% | 1985 | $1,115 | 28.7% | 84.0% | 7.1% |
| Elsie | 2.19 | 50.0 | 4.1% | 33.6% | 30.0% | 1985 | $972 | 26.0% | 90.7% | 2.4% |
| Twin Rocks | 1.84 | 57.8 | 2.7% | 24.9% | 59.3% | 1988 | $1,114 | 26.4% | 82.2% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arch Cape. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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