Population 796 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westfir
Household size in Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Westfir are small: just 2.25 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: 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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.0 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.1 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.1 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Westfir skews older: half of its residents are older than 63.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 51.0 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Westfir: 2.5% 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 Westfir
Renters in Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Westfir is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.9% have no mortgage at all, well above 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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in Westfir are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −11 | +5 | +6 |
Westfir is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $700 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $375 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,112 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,986 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,286 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westfir costs $1,986 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.2% 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 Westfir
Bachelor's degrees in Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Westfir: 13.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Westfir is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of 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 Westfir
| Period | Westfir | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westfir has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 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).
Westfir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfir | 2.25 | 63.1 | 2.5% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1962 | $1,986 | 13.8% | 92.8% | 2.1% |
| Oakridge | 2.32 | 56.6 | 9.1% | 28.4% | 15.1% | 1959 | $1,081 | 16.3% | 87.4% | 10.8% |
| Willamette City | 2.27 | 63.2 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1962 | $2,079 | 13.1% | 93.1% | 0.7% |
| McCredie Springs | 2.27 | 63.2 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1962 | $2,079 | 13.1% | 93.1% | 0.7% |
| Jasper | 2.70 | 49.9 | 5.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1985 | $1,917 | 19.6% | 87.4% | 0.0% |
| Disston | 2.78 | 50.2 | 1.6% | 19.7% | 16.7% | 1971 | $691 | 20.6% | 86.9% | 13.1% |
| Lowell | 2.53 | 48.4 | 10.0% | 14.9% | 7.8% | 1991 | $1,265 | 26.5% | 94.6% | 0.0% |
| Minnow | 2.92 | 44.0 | 14.4% | 7.3% | 13.5% | 1980 | $1,805 | 21.9% | 90.9% | 2.8% |
| Dorena | 2.72 | 51.6 | 4.7% | 15.9% | 13.3% | 1974 | $738 | 24.3% | 87.6% | 9.3% |
| Winberry | 2.93 | 46.4 | 5.2% | 16.6% | 6.2% | 1973 | $2,128 | 20.7% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| Culp Creek | 2.78 | 50.2 | 1.6% | 19.7% | 16.7% | 1971 | $691 | 20.6% | 86.9% | 13.1% |
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 Westfir. 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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