Population 2,036 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Beach
Household size in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.89 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.75 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Beach average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Oregon as a whole, where it has 2.50 people. Household size has climbed from 1.89 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 59.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 62.1 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.8 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −9.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
South Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.8, 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in South Beach (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Oregon.
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 South Beach
Renters in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.4% of households in South Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Beach: 27.7% 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.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Beach is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,099 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $885 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,123 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,085 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$14 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Beach costs $1,085 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 South Beach
Bachelor's degrees in South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in South Beach as nationally: 37.5% 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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Beach is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Oregon.
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 South Beach
| Period | South Beach | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in South Beach is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
South Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach | 2.64 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 27.7% | 1986 | $1,085 | 37.5% | 92.7% | 5.1% |
| Yaquina | 2.00 | 60.0 | 8.0% | 11.1% | 20.0% | 1976 | $1,097 | 37.4% | 97.2% | 8.8% |
| Newport | 2.15 | 49.5 | 11.3% | 41.5% | 16.8% | 1980 | $1,272 | 31.1% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| Seal Rock | 2.33 | 49.9 | 5.7% | 17.3% | 22.9% | 1989 | $946 | 24.7% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
| Moody | 2.25 | 47.6 | 10.9% | 15.2% | 10.8% | 1992 | $1,341 | 43.0% | 80.0% | 8.0% |
| Fruitvale | 2.13 | 57.8 | 5.0% | 9.8% | 17.5% | 1976 | $1,203 | 34.5% | 91.2% | 10.4% |
| Toledo | 2.45 | 42.3 | 13.7% | 37.3% | 7.9% | 1962 | $1,045 | 20.3% | 85.6% | 11.1% |
| Elk City | 2.76 | 38.2 | 17.3% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 1975 | $939 | 12.4% | 94.7% | 5.9% |
| Beverly Beach | 2.38 | 62.4 | 7.7% | 16.5% | 53.7% | 1976 | $1,573 | 32.9% | 88.1% | 26.7% |
| Waldport | 1.96 | 61.5 | 3.3% | 22.5% | 25.5% | 1986 | $1,292 | 25.3% | 95.7% | 12.2% |
| Wakonda Beach | 2.14 | 55.7 | 6.4% | 18.2% | 12.8% | 1983 | $1,292 | 17.0% | 92.7% | 9.9% |
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 South Beach. 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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