Population 8,673 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oregon County
Household size in Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Oregon County average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri overall, where it has 2.49 people. Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Oregon County is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 44.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Oregon County (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Oregon County
Renters in Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oregon County own their homes; 25.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 64.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oregon County: 21.5% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Oregon County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $570 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $551 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $825 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$309 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oregon County pays $825 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $309 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
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 Oregon County
Bachelor's degrees in Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Oregon County: 12.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Missouri counties have a lower share of college graduates: only five of 115.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Oregon County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Oregon County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Missouri counties.
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 Oregon County
| Period | Oregon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oregon County is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Missouri as a whole (4.1%). Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Oregon County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon County | 2.66 | 43.0 | 11.5% | 25.1% | 21.5% | 1978 | $825 | 12.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| Howell County | 2.50 | 42.3 | 14.2% | 29.7% | 11.3% | 1984 | $763 | 18.7% | 86.9% | 5.0% |
| Ripley County | 2.66 | 41.5 | 11.1% | 20.9% | 22.1% | 1984 | $602 | 12.9% | 82.9% | 3.8% |
| Ozark County | 2.38 | 49.8 | 7.8% | 17.9% | 22.6% | 1981 | $601 | 15.4% | 85.1% | 4.6% |
| Butler County | 2.54 | 40.5 | 13.4% | 35.4% | 14.1% | 1983 | $808 | 16.6% | 85.2% | 4.7% |
| Taney County | 2.44 | 42.9 | 8.8% | 33.0% | 20.3% | 1994 | $946 | 24.5% | 91.6% | 4.0% |
| New Madrid County | 2.33 | 41.6 | 14.3% | 35.8% | 15.9% | 1977 | $737 | 14.8% | 86.6% | 3.5% |
| Stone County | 2.45 | 51.9 | 6.9% | 16.7% | 25.0% | 1990 | $976 | 23.5% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
| Barry County | 2.72 | 41.8 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 18.4% | 1983 | $739 | 14.5% | 85.7% | 4.6% |
| Fulton County | 2.38 | 40.3 | 18.2% | 38.2% | 18.6% | 1971 | $563 | 16.8% | 85.7% | 3.9% |
| Hickman County | 2.54 | 47.3 | 18.5% | 29.2% | 20.8% | 1977 | $806 | 15.0% | 85.0% | 2.6% |
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 Oregon County. 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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