Barlow city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Barlow city, Oregon Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 28.3% is well above the state average

As of 2026, Barlow city, Oregon has a total population of 187, the 364th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of N/A. The poverty rate is 28.3%.

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.0%.

Barlow city Quick Facts

Population 187

Median Household Income N/A

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 28.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 53.7 years

Homeownership Rate 100.0%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

High School Graduation Rate 97.0%

Diversity Index 6/100

Population 187 364th of 419

Median Income N/A

Poverty Rate 28.3% 128% higher national

Median Home Value N/A

How Barlow city Compares

Median Household Income

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%

$25K-$50K 53.3%

$50K-$100K 21.1%

$100K+ 14.4%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

83.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 100.0%

Renter 0.0%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

9.1%

18-34

9.1%

35-54

40.1%

55-74

38.5%

75+

3.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Barlow city Rankings in Oregon

#364 Population of 419

N/A Median Income of 419

#358 Education of 419

N/A Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Barlow city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Idanha city	188	N/A	$215,000	11.0%	21.8%
Idaville CDP	188	N/A	$225,000	12.1%	27.7%
Cape Meares CDP	189	$90,338	$755,200	54.9%	1.6%
Dayville town	189	$51,667	$218,500	17.6%	12.7%
Sumpter city	190	$24,389	N/A	12.1%	14.2%

Population Overview

Barlow city is a small community located in Oregon. The total population is 187. It ranks as the 364th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barlow city is 53.7 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.3%. This is 138% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barlow city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barlow city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barlow city, Oregon?

Barlow city, Oregon has a population of 187 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Barlow city, OR?

The median household income in Barlow city is N/A, which is the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Barlow city, OR?

The poverty rate in Barlow city is 28.3%. This means approximately 53 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Barlow city, Oregon?

Barlow city's population is 96.8% White, 0.0% Black, 2.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Barlow city, OR?

The median home value in Barlow city is N/A.

How educated is Barlow city, Oregon?

9.6% of adults (25+) in Barlow city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.